Careers Job Description
General Description
The Center for HIV/AIDS Educational Studies and Training (CHEST) of Hunter College of the City University of New York (CUNY), is hiring for a full-time Research Assistant (RA). CHEST is an internationally recognized multidisciplinary research center which blends academic and community-based work focused on sexual health, HIV/AIDS, LGBT issues, and substance use.
The Research Assistant performs simple to moderately complex research and analytic activities as part of a research team or working individually and works under various degrees of supervision. The CHEST Research Assistant typically
• Assists in gathering of information for research and reports;
• Performs tasks related to qualitative and quantitative data collection;
• Develops protocols and accurately documents research findings for gathering qualitative and quantitative data;
• Keeps accurate, well-organized records;
• Handles multiple assignments of complexity;
• Codes data, as well as performs data entry;
• Performs other duties as assigned;
• Maintains confidentiality as required by the project or as directed by supervisors;
Other Duties
• Assists other research staff in coordinating projects;
• Assists in literature reviews for papers authored by CHEST staff;
• Assists in training new employees in routine processes.
Qualifications
Requirements:
• BA/BS in social or behavioral sciences required;
• Research assistant experience in closely applicable research.
Responsibilities:
Core Competencies:
• Research methodology and an understanding of psychosocial research design and measures;
• Background in HIV/AIDS research, emerging adulthood issues, and alcohol/drug use issues;
• Ability to operate in the computer/statistical environment of the research project;
• Ability to take direction and work as part of a team as well as independently;
• Ability to comprehend and act on assignments of varying complexity;
• Ability to communicate effectively with other researchers, with supervisors, and with any human subjects in the study;
• Ability to make clear, accurate observations in writing and orally;
• Ability to use effectively all basic research equipment and devices standard to the field;
• Ability to work cooperatively with other researchers and with students;
• Bilingual applicants (Spanish and English) strongly encouraged to apply.
CHEST is an equal opportunity employer. Transgender, gender non-conforming people, people of color and individuals with experience within diverse LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities are encouraged to apply.
Select "Apply" and please include a cover letter that clearly delineates experience and interest in HIV/AIDS.
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).
RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Full Time
Depends on Qualifications
Jan 13, 2018 (Or Until Filled)