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Non-Student Short-Term Casual

Columbia University
United States, New York, New York
Dec 12, 2025
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: 30.00-30.00 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 casual worker to work with Dr. Zeki Al Hazzouri's research team on her ongoing research projects focusing on cognitive aging. The short term casual will join a research team with active NIH funded projects that use advanced statistical methods to understand determinants of dementia. The research conducted includes population-based studies on social determinants. The incumbent will assist in a qualitative research project that is focused broadly on these areas: Examining new and emerging issues relating to care and aging in low- and middle-income country contexts (LMIC) The challenges of building social networks and access to care in urban health in deprived contexts with a special focus on aging policies, their barriers and gaps. Overlapping vulnerabilities of aging with crises such as climate precarity, wars and emergencies, and economic hardship in global health. The role will involve: Literature review and drafting research articles on the above areas Identifying developing methods and analyses used to answer questions related to aging and global health in LMICs Supporting collaborators currently carrying out research questions on the areas previously defined. Responsibilities Perform literature reviews for emerging research questions and projects within the above categories. 20% Assist with statistical analyses regarding the above research areas and questions. 20% Assist with manuscript drafting and editing along with other members of the lab on the above research areas. 20% Assist with formulating and editing grant paperwork (new submissions, progress reports) as needed or applicable. 15% General administrative requirements or other duties as assigned. 5% Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience require Preferred Qualifications Master's degree and strong writing skills; familiarity with data management and analysis are strongly preferred. Successful candidate must possess a high level of initiative, clear communication skills, and attention to detail in addition to a 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.