Overview
Position summary:
We have an immediate opening for an Associate Research Scientist position in the Epidemiology and Biostatistics team in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. The Associate Research Scientist’s responsibilities will consist of working closely with other members in the OBGYN Biostatistical and Epidemiological team to provide epidemiological and statistical consulting service to support clinician’s research, including but not limit to study design, data collection and analysis, and results interpretation. This person may need to assist Dr. Kahe to manage the research consulting service. Also, this person will closely work with Dr. Kahe and other investigators in NIH funded research projects such as data analysis and manuscript preparation. In addition, this person is expected to conduct applied research in an area of considerable scope of complexity, plan independent research, data analysis and interpretation, and publish the results. Moreover, this person is expected to design studies and develop grant proposal to seek extramural funds for independent studies. Furthermore, there will be opportunities to get involved in training clinicians/scholars/graduate students from CUIMC and other institutes.
Job Responsibilities:
· Provide epidemiological and statistical consulting service to support clinician’s research
· Help manage the research consulting service
· Get involved in NIH funded research projects such as data analysis and manuscript preparation
· Conduct applied research in an area of considerable scope of complexity, plan independent research, data analysis and interpretation, and publish the results
· Design studies and develop grant proposal to seek extramural funds for independent studies
· Training clinicians/scholars/graduate students from CUIMC and other institutions
The Scientific Community: Situated on a 20-acre campus in Northern Manhattan CUIMC provides global leadership in scientific research, health and medical education, and patient care. CUIMC is especially proud of its relationship with the surrounding Washington Heights community and has numerous research and clinical programs in Northern Manhattan, including Harlem, Washington Heights, and Inwood. CUIMC also has more than 40 state-of-the-art shared research facilities physically housed in and administered by its departments, centers, and institutes. These resources offer the highest-quality scientific technology to the community, and many also offer education and training, as needed. We offer competitive salary and benefit packages.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated to the goal of building a multicultural faculty and staff committed to teaching, working and serving in a diverse community, and strongly encourages applications from candidates of traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.
We are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance the diversity of our workplace and the effectiveness of our organization.
Qualifications
Minimum Degree Required:
A Ph.D. degree in either Epidemiology or Biostatistics with 2 years postdoc experience is required.
Minimum Qualifications
Postdoctoral experience in lifestyle, dietary and environmental factors and women’s health
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
