Student Research Worker

Columbia University
United States, New York, New York
Nov 13, 2024
Job Type: Short Term Casual Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Temporary End Date if Temporary: 5/31/2025 Hours Per Week: 10 Standard Work Schedule: Building: Salary Range: 22.50-22.50 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 Division of Scholarship and Research at the School of Nursing is recruiting a Student Research Worker to work as a part of Dr. Melissa Beauchemin's research team. The casual will work closely with Dr. Beauchemin to support a research study that is testing the usability of a culturally adapted mHealth app for Spanish-speaking families of children who have undergone stem cell transplant. The successful candidate must possess prior experience conducting research interviews, a high level of initiative, excellent organizational and communication skills, and be attentive to detail in addition to familiarity with data management, and ability to work on site in clinical locations. Responsibilities Responsibilities include: Recruiting patients to the study; Conducting informed consent; administering surveys in clinical settings or over the telephone; collecting process-related datapoints; Assist maintaining a database of patient contacts, ensure the completeness and accuracy of data collected, and contribute to progress reports and manuscript preparation. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor's degree and current enrollment at Columbia University. Preferred Qualifications Previous research experience is desired. Statistical and database management experience desired. At least one year of related experience, or equivalent in education, training and experience. Computer fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Ability to work well in a team. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly desirable Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.