Research Associate

Responsibilities

• Recruit study participants, coordinate interviews, and collect data for the CAMINANDO and retinoblastoma studies
• Supervise student research assistants involved in supporting interviews
• Assist in data entry and work closely with the data manager
• Maintain regular communication with community-based organizations and key study investigators
• Assist in the preparation of materials for publication, conference presentations, and community meetings
• Participate in communications with the IRB

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in epidemiologic studies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Access (relational databases)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience with data entry
• Ability to work flexible hours (including some evenings and Saturdays) and travel to New Jersey and Long Island

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or Anthropology
• One year of research experience, including data entry in NDSR and administering 24-hour recalls
• Experience with qualitative interviewing and epidemiologic study assessments
• Experience interacting with adolescents

About the Company

Columbia University is a world-class research institution. This position is part of the Migration and Nutrition Epidemiology team, focusing on critical public health studies through the Columbia University Medical Center.