Student Research Worker

Job Details

• Job Type: Short Term Casual
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 10
• Standard
  
  Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $23/HR-$23/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.

Responsibilities will include:

• Recruiting and screening potential study participants from diverse communities
• Conducting outreach to Spanish-speaking populations
• Scheduling and coordinating qualitative research sessions (interviews, focus groups, design workshops)
• Facilitating or co-facilitating qualitative design sessions with the PI
• Providing real-time interpretation during research activities when needed
• Translating study materials, consent forms, and participant communications
• Managing participant tracking databases and study documentation
• Assisting with qualitative data collection and initial coding/transcription
• Performing other duties as assigned
• This is a grant funded position. Continued employment is based on availability of funding.

• Type responsibilities

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program (MS or PhD) in nursing, public health, social work, health education, or related field
• Fluent in English and Spanish (speaking, reading, writing)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Cultural sensitivity and competence
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality

• Previous experience in community-based participatory research
• Background in qualitative research methods (interviews, focus groups, ethnography)
• Experience with human-centered design or co-design methodologies

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.