Research Associate

• Job Type: Officer of Administration

• Bargaining Unit:

• Regular/Temporary: Regular

• End Date if Temporary:

• Hours Per Week: 35

• Standard Work Schedule:

• Building:

• Salary Range: $62,400-$62,400

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 School of Nursing is looking to hire a Research Associate to work under the direction of a Principal Investigator's program investigating the efficacy of exercise on brain function and structure in older adults with kidney disease.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the PI and Project Director, responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with recruitment and clinic interaction

• Supporting with MRI image processing and analysis

• Assisting with data collection, cleaning, and preparation

• Support with manuscript preparation and submission, including conducting literature searches, manuscript writing and manuscript submissions

• Assisting with administrative tasks as assigned

• Attending all research related meetings

• Working closely with sites and study personnel

• Performing other duties as assigned

Most of the duties will take place on site at the School of Nursing and the Columbia University Medical Campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of related experience.

• A degree in psychology, pre-med, public health, nursing or related field will be given strong consideration.

• Must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication (both written & verbal) skills.

• Must have excellent computer skills (LINUX experience is a plus, but not required) and be willing to learn MATLAB, and MRI analysis software (e.g. DSI studio, freesurfer, CONN).

• Prior research experience and interest in neurocognition (course work are considered acceptable research experiences) is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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