Part-time Project Coordinator & Research Assistant, Level 1 (Spring 2026) - Dr. Nicole Perez

Position Description:

NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing seeks a part-time Project Coordinator/Research Assistant to assist with an engaging interdisciplinary research program focused on depression among women with chronic illness. The Project Coordinator/Research Assistant will facilitate communication with data cleaning, dissemination, and communication with interdisciplinary teams within and outside of NYU.

Responsibilities:

• Administrative & Operational Support:
  • Provide on-going support for assigned research projects.
  • Maintain project files and documentation.
  • Facilitate communication and task assignment across team members
• Communications:
  • Coordinate communications, including social media content and promotional materials
  • Serve as liaison and coordinate with team members at other institutions
• Research Support & Project Coordination:
  • Collect, enter and maintain research data.
  • Coordinate meetings
  • Monitor project progress
  • Assist with manuscript and abstract preparation and submission
• Data Support
  • Provide assistance with data cleaning
  • Generating tables and figures in R for publication

Position Details:

Approximate Start and End Dates:This is a part-time, one-year appointment (based on start date), with the possibility of continuation and extension based on performance, mutual agreement, and the availability of continued funding.

Appointment Type: Part-time, fixed-term, grant-funded position.

Expected Work Hours:20 hours per week with some flexibility.

Location: Hybrid. The position requires at least two days of in-person work per week, including field-based research activities and College-designated common in-person days.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is $30. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

Required Skills:

• Experience and knowledge with the MACS/ WHIS study
• Experience with clinical research and study operating procedures
• Experience with using R and RedCap
• Strong computer and technical skills, including MS Office software
• Ability to review and understand study protocols and other clinically related materials
• Must be self-motivated, flexible, organized, detail-oriented, have strong verbal and written communication skills, be able to work independently and on a team, and handle multiple priorities

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Education: Master’s degree

Required Experience:

• Basic experience in data cleaning, descriptive statistics, and linear regression
• Experience with the dissemination of scientific posters, presentations, or papers

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with the analysis of large longitudinal datasets
• Experience in publishing scientific papers
• Experience designing tables and figures for publication and presentation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enthusiasm for learning and commitment to rigor in research
• Self-motivated and with resourceful problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and have superior organization skills
• Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team and handle multiple priorities
• Strong literature review and writing skills
• Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with statistical analysis and creating figures in R

Preferred Qualifications:

• General knowledge of medical, psychological, and scientific terminology
• Strong computer and technical skills
• Critical appraisal skills and synthesis of scientific literature
• Skills in data analysis and interpretation
• Proficiency in R and Stata
• Adaptability, initiative, and strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong time management and ability to balance competing priorities
• Ability to translate complex data into clear summaries and visuals

For consideration, please upload a resume/CV & cover letter to Interfolio.