Full-time, Paid, Research Assistant, Weight Management

Application Deadline: May 21

Organization Columbia University/Look AHEAD Extension Study

Position Description CUIMC and the Look AHEAD study are seeking a student to work as a research assistant.

Responsibilities include:

• Completing blood pressure, height and weight measurements, foot exams, and collecting cognitive function and physical function battery data

• Conducting phone interviews with research participants

• Completing follow-up data collection of medical records when indicated

• Data entry, data edits, and assisting with various retention activities such as editing newsletters

• Performing additional related duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Bachelors Degree

• Some research experience preferred

Time Commitment Full-time; 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday). Some flexibility in hours. Position only funded full-time through January 2020.

Compensation $26.90 per hour

Apply To apply, please e-mail your resume to Jennifer Patricio. Application on the Columbia website will also be required.

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