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Columbia University - New York, NY
posted about 2 months ago
Part-time - Intern
New York, NY
Educational Services
About the position
The Research Assistant (RA) will support Professors Limarys Caraballo and Regina Cortina in conducting research activities aimed at developing a new curriculum's blueprint and design principles. This role requires a commitment of at least 5 hours per week and involves various research-specific tasks.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research searches and literature reviews
- Assist in the development of instruments for data collection
- Participate in the data collection
- Process and organize data
- Interpret, synthesize, and analyze data
- Summarize findings
- Maintain accurate records of research activities, data, and results
- Prepare progress reports, research summaries, and presentations for team members, project stakeholders, or funding agencies
- Write and edit materials for publication and presentation (e.g., research papers, conference presentations, and other scholarly publications)
- Assist with project planning and organization
- Contribute to the planning and execution of research meetings, and program materials
- Collaborate with faculty and external partners to foster interdisciplinary collaborations and facilitate knowledge exchange
Requirements
- Be a matriculated student at Teachers College in a degree program in a related field
- Abide by the Student Confidentiality Agreement
- Exercise professional judgment
- Work independently
- Show initiative
- Have strong work ethics and ability to work flexible hours when needed
- Work successfully with diverse groups of people
Nice-to-haves
- Professional or research experience or background in Latine/x studies; participatory research; curriculum design, instruction, and assessment; knowledge of the NYS social studies, literacy and STEAM curricula; and/or history and political participation of diverse Latinx communities in NYC
- Quantitative and qualitative research skills
- Communication skills including writing and editing research content
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Qualtrics, NVivo)
Benefits
- Hybrid work modality
