Research Assistant - Part-time

Overview Location: 1 Washington Square North, NY, NY 10003 PART TIME (10 hrs/week through 8/31/27) • IN-PERSON/HYBRID Dr. Shaddy Saba, NYU Silver Assistant Professor, is seeking a Research Assistant to contribute to studies of physical pain and behavioral health among populations with trauma. This position will primarily involve assisting with the preparation of scientific papers using existing data and grant proposals for new projects; excellent writing and organization skills are prioritized. Prior experience analyzing quantitative or qualitative data is a plus but not required; there will be opportunities to further develop skills based on the Research Assistant’s interests and project needs. Required Education, Experience, and Skills Current or past student in social work, psychology, public health, nursing, applied statistics/data science, or other social/behavioral/health science Experience conducting literature reviews and social/behavioral/health science writing Excellent writing skills High level of organization, attention to detail, flexibility, and punctuality Commitment to health and behavioral health equity and social justice In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly base salary for this position is $30 per hour. Qualifications Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills Experience with qualitative (interviewing participants and analyzing interview data) and/or quantitative (e.g., basic regression or more advanced methods such as SEM/HLM/data science) research methods Experience on a social/behavioral/health science research study Experience with research software (e.g., REDCap, Microsoft Office suite, statistical software, qualitative thematic analysis software) Experience working on interdisciplinary teams and/or with vulnerable populations living with behavioral and physical health challenges Duties and Responsibilities Conducts literature reviews Assists with drafting and editing scientific manuscripts and grant proposals Contributes to qualitative and/or quantitative analyses of existing data, per skillset and interest Collaborates with research team and partners Performs other related activities as required Application Instructions Please submit a cover letter and CV for consideration Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Sustainability Statement NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability #J-18808-Ljbffr New York University