Variable Hours Officer

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 3/19/2027
• Hours Per Week: 10-15
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $41.00/hour - $41.00/hour

Position Summary

The Division of Ethics at Columbia University is seeking a Variable Hours Officer to support a new qualitative research project, The Future of Bioethics, led by Professor Sandra Soo-Jin Lee and funded by the Greenwall Foundation. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge work on the changing landscape and institutional futures of bioethics, while gaining hands-on experience in all phases of an empirical research study.

The Variable Hours Officer will work approximately 10-15 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day study activities, including scheduling meetings, maintaining timelines, and supporting IRB submissions and renewals.
• Conduct literature and document reviews relevant to the study.
• Manage survey and interview workflows, including recruitment, data collection, and data management.
• Support qualitative data analysis under the direction of the PI and project team.
• Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and grant proposals.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in qualitative research methods (e.g., coursework or prior research experience).
• Experience working as part of a research or project team.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated interest in bioethics and related fields (e.g., medical humanities, STS, sociology, anthropology, public health).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

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