• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $65,300 - $75,700

Position Summary

The Ethics Team at the Center for Precision Medicine and Genomics (CPMG) seeks a highly motivated Bioethics Research Coordinator to support NIH-funded, community-engaged studies focused on the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of genetics. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge bioethics research in a collaborative academic environment.

The Coordinator will report to Dr. Maya Sabatello, Principal Investigator, and will work closely with faculty, staff, and community partners to implement research protocols and contribute to scholarly outputs. For more information about the CPMG, see https://columbiamedicine.org/cpmg/team.php.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews relevant to study aims
• Coordinate and conduct qualitative data collection (e.g., interviews), including participant recruitment
• Assist in the development of manuscripts, presentations, and other scholarly outputs
• Provide administrative support for research activities, including scheduling, documentation, and reporting
• Liaise with internal and external collaborators, including community partners
• Ensure compliance with IRB and NIH guidelines
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training, and experience plus three years of related experience
• Master’s degree in related field would substitute for experience
• Experience conducting empirical research, including interviews, coding, and data analysis
• Demonstrated familiarity with ELSI research
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• Experience developing professional presentations and academic manuscripts
• Familiarity with disability studies and inclusive research practices

Other Requirements

• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements.

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