Student Research Worker

• 560186

• Columbia University Medical Center

• Mailman School of Public Health Administration

• Part Time

• Opening on: Oct 16 2026

• Ungraded

• Job Type: Short Term Casual

• Bargaining Unit:

• Regular/Temporary: Temporary

• End Date if Temporary:

• Hours Per Week: 10-15

• Standard Work Schedule:

• Building:

• Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00

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 Dean's Student Research Worker works with Dean Jonathan Mermin. The position provides critical research and communications support to the Dean. The research conducted informs articles that for public health journals and media outlets and has an impact on public health policy discussions.

Research support encompasses online literature reviews, memos and reports, manuscript preparation and editing, and submission and tracking. The candidate will also assist with the development and design of presentations for the Dean's speeches and presentations.

The Student Research Worker also provides administrative support for the Dean's Office, including correspondence, research, and assistance with special event logistics. The role requires excellent writing skills, attention to detail, judgment, time management, organizational skills, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Track emerging research and developments in the field to inform timely and relevant programming.
• Develop Grand Rounds speaker recommendations tailored to specific topics and evaluate potential speaker qualifications by reviewing recorded talks, webinars, and conference presentations.
• Create speaker briefing reports for the Dean by assessing candidates' expertise and standing in their fields through a review of publications, reports, and professional backgrounds.
• Conduct research and compile briefing memos on a broad range of public health topics, including aging, pandemic response, chronic disease, global health, child health, social influences on health, and public health communication and education.
• Conduct online literature reviews and synthesize relevant research and information.
• Prepare research memos, reports, briefing materials, and other written materials for the Dean.
• Provide research support for articles intended for leading public health journals and media outlets.
• Assist with manuscript preparation, editing, submission, and tracking.
• Edit and review research and communications materials for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
• Assist with the development and design of presentations for the Dean's speeches and presentations to leaders in science, industry, government, and other audiences.
• Provide administrative support to the Dean's Office, including correspondence, research, and general administrative assistance.
• Assist with special event logistics and related Dean's Office activities.
• Manage assignments with strong attention to detail, sound judgment, flexibility, and excellent written communication skills.

Allocation of Responsibilities:

• Online Research 25%
• Writing 35%
• Administrative and Events Support 10%
• Manuscript Preparation/Submission 10%
• Presentation Development 20%

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• A minimum of two years’ work experience.
• Prior event planning or administrative experience a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and time-management skills, with a strong work ethic.
• Strong writing, research and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current master’s student at the Mailman School of Public Health preferred.

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