"Senior Staff Associate I, Senior Staff Associate II, Senior Staff Associate III"

The Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer's Disease and the Aging Brain is currently seeking multiple applicants for a Senior Staff Associate I, Senior Staff Associate II, and/or Senior Staff Associate III in various divisions within the Sergievsky Center.

The Senior Staff Associate will handle administrative issues for the PI, ordering supplies and managing the budget; manage inventory of samples or data (i.e., tissue, core, MRIs, etc.); ensure that equipment or machinery is operating and maintained properly; supervise students; work with study participants, including recruitment and interviewing, and reimbursements; may be involved in tissue sampling, such as taking blood; coordinate meetings or events; assist with the preparation of materials for publications, funding, or compliance; manage scheduling under the PI's direction to ensure that deadlines are met; and coordinate and work with external or partner organizations.

Specific responsibilities and duties will be as follows for each position title and grade:

1. Functional Knowledge - For SSA1: Has level of expertise about the research subject across multiple functions; considered specialist for multiple functions. For SSA2: Has mastery of the subject matter. For SSA3: Expert level knowledge and skills in specific field related to research project; performs ongoing literature review to remain current with new procedures and related research.
2. Problem Solving - For SSA1 & SSA2: Solves a broad range of complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information and education and/or equivalent experience. For SSA3: Develops innovative solution(s) to complex research problems; contributes original ideas of significance which may alter the course of the investigation.
3. Decision Making/Autonomy - For SSA1 & SSA2: Works independently to design, execute and interpret experiments working in a collaborative research environment. For SSA3: Has authority to implement new techniques that have a major impact on implementation and/or outcomes of research projects.
4. Technical Expertise - For SSA1 & SSA2: Comprehensive understanding of research techniques, tools, software and instruments used in project. May develop protocols, design instruments, develop applications or software in support of the project. For SSA3: Designs research approaches for the entire project, including background research, experimental design and execution.
5. Communication - For SSA1 & SSA2: Explains complex information; collaborates with others to build consensus. May present at conferences and seminars. Participates in development of funding proposals, manuscripts and other research-oriented documentation. For SSA3: Initiates new research proposals; prepares funding and grant submissions.

Minimum qualifications to be considered for:

1. Senior Staff Associate I: Bachelor's degree in specific research field and 6-10 years experience; Master's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
2. Senior Staff Associate II: Bachelor's degree in specific research field and 10 years experience; Master's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
3. Senior Staff Associate III: Bachelor's degree in specific research field and 15 years experience; Master's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran