IS: Interim Student - GLUTECH YG_DN

Posting Summary:
The Department of Health Studies and Applied Educational Psychology is seeking an Interim Research Assistant to work under the supervision of Randi Wolf, conducting research-specific scholarly projects relevant to the academic program, and assisting with a variety of non-administrative tasks. This position requires a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Department of Health Studies and Applied Educational Psychology is seeking an Interim Research Assistant to work under the supervision of Randi Wolf, conducting research-specific scholarly projects relevant to the academic program, and assisting with a variety of non-administrative tasks. This position requires a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week


Position Duties/Responsibilities
Teachers College, Columbia University researchers are partnering with the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center on a large NIH-funded multicenter randomized controlled trial to study the utility of gluten detection technologies above and beyond ongoing dietitian support. We are seeking two interim assistants to work with the GLUTECH study team on various activities to implement study protocols as planned.

The position is part-time with flexible hours (a maximum of 10 hours/week), $25/hour. The Interim Research Assistant will need to be able to work both in-person and remotely depending on the needs of the project. This will include assisting with day-to-day study activities, providing support with implementation of study protocols, assisting with participant recruitment and retention, and managing invoices and reconciling budget-related activities.

Applicants should be team players who work collaboratively and independently under the direction of the Co-Principal Investigators, Drs. Benjamin Lebwohl (CUIMC) and Randi Wolf (TC). They will also work closely with Dr. Meera, the Project Coordinator. Successful candidates must have experience with nutrition and gastrointestinal diseases, as well as Excel spreadsheets.

The Interim Research Assistant will work under the supervision of Randi Wolf, conducting research-specific scholarly projects relevant to the academic program, and assisting with a variety of non-administrative tasks.

Specific Duties:
- Assisting with day-to-day study activities
- Providing support with implementation of study protocols
- Assisting with participant recruitment and retention
- Managing invoices and reconciling budget-related activities

Documents required for consideration:
- Resume
- Cover letter
*Applications with missing documents will not be considered

Please note:
*This position is not eligible for tuition credits.

Scheduling
Student work schedules are based on the needs of the department and the student’s academic schedule. Students should discuss their schedules with the hiring manager/supervisor during the interview process. Hiring managers/supervisors will make every attempt to accommodate students’ needs.

Work Limitations
During the academic year, students may not hold appointments or any combination of appointments totaling more than 27 hours per week (International students may work up to 20 hours). Interim Student (IS) may hold other non-exempt positions (i.e. FWS, CA, AF) and must not exceed the maximum total allowable 27 hours per week. IS cannot hold a TA or RA position simultaneously with their IS position.

Student Learning Outcomes
Student employees will have the opportunity to develop and/or build on the following competencies while working in this position:
- Career and Self-Development
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Critical Thinking

Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a TC student currently enrolled in the Program in Nutrition and taking at least 5 credits
- Must be able to abide by Teachers College academic and personnel policies and guidelines, including FERPA, Student Confidentiality Agreement, and the Student Privacy Requirements
- Ability to handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity
- Must be able to organize work, collect and analyze data, make calculations, prepare reports, and keep records
- Must be a student in the Program in Nutrition at Teachers College.
- Experience working on research studies.
- Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Exceptional attention to detail, thoroughness, and objectivity.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, both independently and as part of a group.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and visual interpersonal communication skills.
- Willingness to adjust schedule to complete time-sensitive projects within deadlines and occasionally respond to urgent requests.

Preferred Qualifications:
Prior professional experience working with adults with celiac disease.
- Previous roles demonstrating excellence in conducting quantitative and qualitative research.
- Experience with research data management software like Qualtrics, NVivo, or REDCap.
- Critical thinking and ability to find solutions to challenges.
- CITI or RASCAL Human Subjects Research Certification.

Salary Range:

$20-$25 p/hr

Work Modality:

Student Employee - Onsite