Job Opportunity: Clinical Research Coordinator, CUMC Rheumatology

The Division of Rheumatology at Columbia University Medical Center seeks a research coordinator to provide support for several clinical trials and observational studies.  The coordinator will support the PI and other research coordinators in conducting clinical trials and observational studies that focus on scleroderma and autoimmune-related interstitial lung disease. The coordinator will report to and be supervised by the study PI. 

The coordinator will assist with (1) the identification, screening, and assessment of potential subjects for studies, (2) data preparation and study file maintenance, (3) obtaining informed consent, ordering pre-randomization tests, and ordering study drugs, and (4) ensuring compliance and study protocol and maintaining case report forms.  The coordinator will also be responsible for retrieval and data entry from the study site and for providing ongoing reports for the PI.  The coordinator will perform other duties as assigned.

 

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, engineering, or related fields, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 

 

The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo drug screening prior to a final offer of employment being made.

 

Columbia University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action – Disability/Veterans employer

Interested students can apply by emailing their CV and cover letter to our Division Administrator, Susanne Sullivan (ss819@cumc.columbia.edu), and me (ejb2153@cumc.columbia.edu).

Event: Columbia Synapse Info Session

 Interested in medicine, neuroscience research, community activism, social impact & entrepreneurship?

I want to introduce you to Columbia Synapse. Founded in early 2019 as the New York City chapter of Synapse National, we are dedicated to curating a diverse portfolio of programs that serve the community of individuals with brain injuries and other invisible disabilities. As organizers and leaders, we have successfully built a robust network in New York City and syndicated with doctors and researchers in the NYU Langone, Columbia University Medical Center, Weill Cornell, and Mount Sinai hospital networks. Our other partnerships include those with Pink Concussions, Lime Connect, The NYC Mayor’s Office, and Regeneron pharmaceuticals. Learn more about us at columbiasynapse.org.

In the age of COVID and Zoom, we are all looking to meet new people, especially students like us! If you want to join a tight-knit group of social thinkers and other members of the Columbia undergraduate neuroscience community, come attend our Information Session and First Brainy Bunch Social on September 13th at 4:00 pm, on Zoom. You can register for the event at the following link: 

https://tinyurl.com/ColumbiaSynapse2020

Feel free to contact us with any questions at Synapse@columbia.edu or through our Facebook Page, facebook.com/columbiasynapse.

Cheers,

Shariq Jumani

Founder & President

Job Opportunity: Population Research Project Associate II, Neurology- UTSW

 Dr. Elan D. Louis, the Chair of the Department of Neurology at University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas (UTSW) is interested in hiring a full-time Population Research Associate who will be involved in all the current ongoing studies. The position requires ability to write scientific papers based on the data collected, assist Dr. Louis with datasets and manuscripts, use of statistical analysis and participate in management of data. For more information, please see the attached description. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter as soon as possible to https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/

Experience and Education
Ph.D. in related field with major coursework in field of assignment OR; Masters degree in related field and four (4) years experience in behavioral, social science or public health OR; Bachelors degree in related field and six (6) years experience, social science or public health.

Preferred Qualification

Prefer bilingual fluency in English and Spanish. 

Prefer a PhD in epidemiology or a Master’s degree in epidemiology or biostatistics

Job Description

A vibrant and collaborative scientific group studies numerous aspects of neurological disease etiology and pathogenesis. These studies follow a number of longitudinal cohorts of neurological patients, on whom exquisite phenotypic and biomarker data are collected, yielding large data sets that are ripe for analysis and preparation of manuscripts for peer-submission.
This individual will spearhead data analysis and paper writing efforts from these data sets. 
 

Job Duties
Perform qualitative interviews and/or administer quantitative surveys to research participants. 
Prepares protocols and detailed summaries for multiple research studies. 
Apply advanced knowledge of research methodology and techniques to develop more complex survey instruments; evaluate methodologies and tools and suggest modifications for improvement. 
Perform a variety of complex and independent activities involved in the analysis and interpretation of results and the preparation of manuscripts for publication. 
Contribute to reports, papers and other publications; prepare tables and graphs for publication and presentation. 
Assist in developing and submitting grant proposals. 
Supervise data collectors and data analysts. 
Performs other duties as assigned.
**Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information

Salary
Salary Negotiable

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
 
 







 
 

Sign Up for a Prehealth Overview Session!

New to being a prehealth student at Barnard? Whether you're a first-year, transfer student, or returning student who has just decided to pursue a career in health professions, your first stop is a Prehealth Overview session!

Prehealth Overviews are small-group sessions designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of being a prehealth student. We discuss academic preparation, developing a portfolio of experiences, and navigating the application process. Before scheduling an individual advising appointment, all students should attend an Overview session. 

Prehealth Overviews will be held throughout the fall semester. The first two sessions this fall will be:

Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM

All sessions are virtual, and you can register via the links above. Additional dates for the remainder of the semester will be added to Handshake in the coming weeks.