Staff Associate/Senior Staff Associate
Columbia University, New York, NY, United States
The Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center (CAC), a university-wide center based at the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, seeks a Staff Associate who has interest in population aging and healthy longevity. This role will support the Center's Director, Dr. Linda Fried, noted epidemiologist and aging expert. Dr. Fried's research has appeared in premier public health journals world-wide, and her work continues to impact public health policy discussions. Her current work explores the Third Demographic Dividend, Healthy Longevity, Experience Corps and the prevention of disability, and the production of a textbook and several series of articles. This role will provide scientific research and related administrative support.
Responsibilities
60% Research Support
Research and compile briefing memos on issues related to topics including, but not limited to, aging, chronic disease, and biosocial influences on health and healthy longevity
Perform literature reviews and synthesize research
Lead and assist in writing and editing of materials and manuscript preparation, submission and tracking
Lead and assist with the development and design of presentations for talks for conferences as well as before assemblies of leaders in science, industry and government
Manage data and conduct analyses
30% Administrative Support
Provide administrative and technological support: prepare correspondence, maintain calendars and scheduling, arrange travel, coordinate meetings, events and other related activities
10% Other
Perform additional related duties or special projects as assigned
Staff Associate Levels
Staff Associate I – Bachelor's degree in public health or scientific research field and 4 years experience preferred
Staff Associate II – Bachelor's degree in public health or scientific research field and 4 years of experience recommended
Staff Associate III – Bachelor's in public health or scientific research field and 4‑6 years of experience
Senior Staff Associate I – Bachelor's degree in public health or scientific research field and 6‑10 years of experience
Senior Staff Associate II – Bachelor's degree in public health or scientific research field and 10+ years of experience
Senior Staff Associate III – Bachelor's degree in public health or scientific research field and 15+ years of experience
Senior Staff Associate I, II & III – Master's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or Ph.D. in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Demonstrated interest in aging research a plus
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Expertise with technology (Office Suite, listservs, digital signage, photoshop/Canva, Zoom, web CMS such as Drupal)
Proficiency in statistical programming software (e.g., R, SAS, STATA)
Familiarity with IRB processes and data security practices
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Pay Transparency Disclosure
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.
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Responsibilities
60% Research Support
Research and compile briefing memos on issues related to topics including, but not limited to, aging, chronic disease, and biosocial influences on health and healthy longevity
Perform literature reviews and synthesize research
Lead and assist in writing and editing of materials and manuscript preparation, submission and tracking
Lead and assist with the development and design of presentations for talks for conferences as well as before assemblies of leaders in science, industry and government
Manage data and conduct analyses
30% Administrative Support
Provide administrative and technological support: prepare correspondence, maintain calendars and scheduling, arrange travel, coordinate meetings, events and other related activities
10% Other
Perform additional related duties or special projects as assigned
Staff Associate Levels
Staff Associate I – Bachelor's degree in public health or scientific research field and 4 years experience preferred
Staff Associate II – Bachelor's degree in public health or scientific research field and 4 years of experience recommended
Staff Associate III – Bachelor's in public health or scientific research field and 4‑6 years of experience
Senior Staff Associate I – Bachelor's degree in public health or scientific research field and 6‑10 years of experience
Senior Staff Associate II – Bachelor's degree in public health or scientific research field and 10+ years of experience
Senior Staff Associate III – Bachelor's degree in public health or scientific research field and 15+ years of experience
Senior Staff Associate I, II & III – Master's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or Ph.D. in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Demonstrated interest in aging research a plus
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Expertise with technology (Office Suite, listservs, digital signage, photoshop/Canva, Zoom, web CMS such as Drupal)
Proficiency in statistical programming software (e.g., R, SAS, STATA)
Familiarity with IRB processes and data security practices
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Pay Transparency Disclosure
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.
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