Position Description:

NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing seeks a part-time Project Coordinator/Research Assistant to assist with an engaging interdisciplinary research program focused on depression among women with chronic illness. The Project Coordinator/Research Assistant will facilitate communication with data cleaning, dissemination, and communication with interdisciplinary teams within and outside of NYU.

Responsibilities:

• Administrative & Operational Support:

• Communications:

• Research Support & Project Coordination :

• Data Support

Position Details:

Approximate Start and End Dates: This is a part-time, one-year appointment (based on start date), with the possibility of continuation and extension based on performance, mutual agreement, and the availability of continued funding.

Appointment Type: Part-time, fixed-term, grant-funded position.

Expected Work Hours: 20 hours per week with some flexibility.

Location: Hybrid. The position requires at least two days of in-person work per week, including field-based research activities and College-designated common in-person days.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is $30. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

Required Skills:

• Experience and knowledge with the MACS/ WHIS study

• Experience with clinical research and study operating procedures

• Experience with using R and RedCap

• Strong computer and technical skills, including MS Office software

• Ability to review and understand study protocols and other clinically related materials

• Must be self-motivated, flexible, organized, detail-oriented, have strong verbal and written communication skills, be able to work independently and on a team, and handle multiple priorities

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Education: Master’s degree

Required Experience:

• Basic experience in data cleaning, descriptive statistics, and linear regression

• Experience with the dissemination of scientific posters, presentations, or papers

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with the analysis of large longitudinal datasets

• Experience in publishing scientific papers

• Experience designing tables and figures for publication and presentation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enthusiasm for learning and commitment to rigor in research

• Self-motivated and with resourceful problem-solving skills

• Detail-oriented and have superior organization skills

• Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team and handle multiple priorities

• Strong literature review and writing skills

• Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office suite

• Experience with statistical analysis and creating figures in R

Preferred Qualifications:

• General knowledge of medical, psychological, and scientific terminology

• Strong computer and technical skills

• Critical appraisal skills and synthesis of scientific literature

• Skills in data analysis and interpretation

• Proficiency in R and Stata

• Adaptability, initiative, and strong interpersonal communication skills

• Strong time management and ability to balance competing priorities

• Ability to translate complex data into clear summaries and visuals

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