Research Associate
Center for Sexual and Gender Minority Health Research at Columbia Nursing
Summary
The School of Nursing is searching for a Research Associate to provide support for federally and non-federally funded projects focusing on machine learning approaches to brain-behavior relationships.
Job description
Position Summary
The School of Nursing is searching for a Research Associate to provide support for federally and non-federally funded projects focusing on machine learning approaches to brain-behavior relationships.
Responsibilities
- Assist with data cleaning and generate master database using and/or revising existing pipeline
- Assist with data analysis using novel machine learning and artificial intelligence approaches to address real-world problems under supervision
- Generate tables and plots using and/or revising existing data visualization pipelines
- Assist with the preparation of reports and presentations
- Support analytical tasks related to grant applications and proposals
- Contribute to manuscript preparation
- Performing other related duties as assigned
This is a grant-funded position, and employment is contingent upon continued funding.
Requirements
- Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus one (1) years of related experience.
- The successful incumbent will possess computer fluency in R and Python.
- They will have the ability to organize and perform multiple tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Master’s Degree preferred
Company overview
The Center for Sexual and Gender Minority Health Research (CSGMHR) at Columbia University School of Nursing is a leading research center dedicated to improving the health and well-being of sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations. The center conducts interdisciplinary research spanning a broad range of SGM health concerns, with particular expertise in sexual minority women's health, transgender and nonbinary health, social relationships, multiple chronic conditions including cardiovascular health, and the intersections between mental and physical health. CSGMHR aims to advance Columbia Nursing's social justice for health equity mission by closing knowledge gaps, reducing health disparities, and improving quality of life for SGM individuals. The center trains the next generation of researchers, educates established investigators on best practices for including SGM measures in studies, and hosts educational lectures, workshops, and symposia focused on SGM health disparities. Funded by major NIH institutes including NINR, NHLBI, NIAAA, and NIMH, the center produces impactful research published in leading academic journals.