• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 5
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $37.36-$37.36/Hr

Position Summary

Columbia University School of Nursing is seeking to hire a Variable Hours Officer (VHO) Research Coordinator to support several NIH-funded projects focused on primary care, the healthcare workforce, and care and outcomes of older adults with chronic diseases, including dementia. The Research Associate will report directly to the Principal Investigator and work with other researchers to achieve key research tasks. The candidate will work closely with the team to conduct data collection and other research-related tasks, including literature reviews and preparing grants, manuscripts, and presentations.

There is a possibility for additional hours depending on project needs; however, a VHO should average less than 20 hours a week.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Conducting qualitative data collection
• Directing the cleaning, preparation, and management of data.
• Collaborating with a team of coders to ensure consistency and inter-rater reliability.
• Using qualitative analysis software (NVivo) to organize coded data, identify patterns, and synthesize findings.
• Overseeing and conducting literature reviews and grant, manuscript, and presentation preparation.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

This position is grant-funded, and continued employment will be contingent upon the grant.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s diploma or equivalent; plus 3 years experience.
• Knowledge of/experience working in a health-related field.
• Experience with research projects, particularly qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced background and experience with health-related research area..
• Master’s or doctoral degree in a related field (complete or in progress).

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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