Research Assistant (New York) Job at Columbia University, New York, NY

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  • Columbia University
  • New York, NY

Job Description



  • Job Type: Support Staff - Union

  • Bargaining Unit: SSA

  • Regular/Temporary: Regular

  • End Date if Temporary:

  • Hours Per Week: 35

  • Standard Work Schedule:

  • Building:

  • Salary Range: $61,042.40 - $61,042.40

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

This Research Assistant will assist with research initiatives, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in pediatrics and enhancing educational experiences. The Developmental Origins of Resilience (DOOR) Lab conducts research on mouse neuronal circuits activated during stress to elucidate the biological basis of stress resilience. The selected candidate will work on projects at the intersection of Behavioral Neuroscience and Data Science, which aim to analyze large datasets of brain images and behavioral outputs with the goal of understanding how brain circuits are activated and drive animal behavior in response to stressors. This is an excellent opportunity to work with academic researchers, become involved in Computational research in the Neuroscience field, and apply computational techniques to basic science.

At CUIMC, we are leaders in teaching, research, and patient care and are proud of the service and support we provide to our community. Columbia University offers a range of benefits to help you and your dependents stay healthy, build long-term financial security, meet educational and professional goals, and more. Explore your options for Health and Welfare, Employee Assistance, Tuition Programs, and Retirement Benefits.

Responsibilities


  • Analysis of activations maps in mouse brains, primarily using R free-source library.

  • Develop computer codes, primarily using ImageJ and Python, to implement algorithms for characterizing brain maps and behavioral trajectories.

  • Communicate well in a team environment and regularly present the state of work.

  • Assist with data visualization and contribute to document analysis, observations, and results, ensuring accurate and accessible records.

  • Must confer with all members of the team to confirm appropriateness and timeliness of tests.

  • Coordinates collection of follow-up data as required by the protocol

  • Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications


  • Bachelor's degree and at least one and one-half years of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience.

  • Knowledge of various related laboratory procedures and techniques required.

Preferred Qualifications


  • Bilingual Spanish.

  • Experience in any programming language is required- Python, R, Java, C++, Matlab. Experience in imaging data processing.

Other Requirements


  • Ability to interact with laboratory animals.

  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects.

  • HIPAA Training required.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time, Local area,

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