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Non-Student Short-Term Casual

Columbia University
United States, New York, New York
Feb 04, 2026
Job Type: Short Term Casual Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Temporary End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 20 Standard Work Schedule: Building: ARB Salary Range: $40.00- $40.00 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. Position Summary The Department of Epidemiology at the Mailman School of Public Health is recruiting a non-student short-term worker as part of Dr. Shivakoti's global HIV research team and research projects. The worker will report to the Principal Investigator regarding multiple projects related to nutrition, microbiome and metabolism in various health outcomes (e.g. HIV, TB, maternal-child health). The incumbent will assist with conducting data management and analyses using statistical software and epidemiologic methods. The incumbent will also perform literature reviews related to projects, manuscripts and grants. Responsibilities Data management (35%) - Set up and maintain study spreadsheets; perform routine review, track issue logs, and follow basic data-security/IRB handling instructions from the study team. Data analysis (50%) - Clean and merge datasets; run descriptive statistics and simple models under direction; produce tables/figures for reports and meetings. Literature reviews (15%) - Run targeted searches, screen abstracts, extract key findings into summaries/bibliography to inform analyses. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree is required. Strong writing skills and familiarity with data management and analysis are strongly preferred. Preferred Qualifications Successful candidate must possess a high level of initiative, clear communication skills, and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to be flexible to the evolving needs of several global mental health studies. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.