Student Research Worker
Student Research Worker
- 554835
- Columbia University Medical Center
- Opening on: Jan 10 2026
- Ungraded
- Job Type: Short Term Casual
- Bargaining Unit:
- Regular/Temporary: Temporary
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 10
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building:
- Salary Range: $23.00/Hr - $23.00/HR
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
The School of Nursing is looking to hire one current Columbia University student to assist with grant funded projects focusing on the use of explainable AI approaches to understand the impacts of lifestyle factors on the health outcomes.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include:
• Assist PIs in conducting specific research projects including but not limited to conducting statistical analysis, literature review, and revising and editing manuscripts to respond to reviewer comments
• Lead individual and collaborative data analysis projects and conduct preliminary data analysis for funding proposals
• Help support grant submissions
• Perform other duties as assigned
This is a temporary position with a flexible work schedule.
This is a grant-funded position, and continued employment is contingent upon the grant.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Biostatistics, or related fields. Master’s degree preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in R or Python for data manipulation and analysis.
Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git/GitHub) and reproducible research practices.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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