Part-time Project Coordinator & Research Assistant, Level 1 (Spring 2026) - Dr. Nicole Perez

Description

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:

o   Provide on-going support for assigned research projects.

o   Maintain project files and documentation. 

o   Facilitate communication and task assignment across team members

·       Communications:  

o   Coordinate communications, including social media content and promotional materials

o   Serve as liaison and coordinate with team members at other institutions 

·     Research Support & Project Coordination:

o   Collect, enter and maintain research data.

o   Coordinate meetings

o   Monitor project progress

o   Assist with manuscript and abstract preparation and submission

·       Data Support

o   Provide assistance with data cleaning

o   Generating tables and figures in R for publication 

 

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. 

Qualifications

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

Application Instructions

For consideration, please upload a resume/CV & cover letter to Interfolio.

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