Edtech.com's Summary

Columbia University is hiring a Research Staff Assistant for the IMPression in ACTion Lab (IMPACT Lab). The role involves supporting research programs focused on person perception using methods such as online and in-person experiments, cross-cultural designs, and computational modeling, while working closely with Dr. Chujun Lin.

Highlights

Support programming and coordination of online and in-person behavioral experiments.
Handle devices and real-time multimodal recordings during in-person studies.
Assist with report preparation, data entry, correspondence, and literature research.
Perform administrative tasks related to research including grant preparation and ordering supplies.
Preferred skills include computational modeling, audio/video/physiological data processing, statistical analysis, and web development.
Minimum qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent and 0-3 months of research experience.
Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Computer Science, or related fields.
Required skills include excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, multitasking, prioritization, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Salary is set at $41,000 annually, subject to factors like qualifications and departmental budgets.
Work within a collaborative research team focused on naturalistic person perception in contexts such as politics, law, and science.

Research Staff Assistant Full Description

Salary Range: 41,000-41,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The IMPression in ACTion Lab (aka, the IMPACT Lab) at Columbia University, directed by Dr. Chujun Lin, conducts research into how people form impressions of others via both dubious shortcuts (e.g., images, short videos) and meaningful signals (e.g., dyadic interactions), and how these impressions influence consequential behavior in dynamic real-world interactions and decisions in politics, law, and science.

The lab is considering applications for a full-time Research Staff Assistant position starting in Summer/Fall 2025. The incumbent will work closely with Dr. Chujun Lin and support several programs of research in the lab investigating person perception in naturalistic contexts. The lab uses a variety of techniques, including online experiments, in-person interactions, cross-cultural designs, and computational modeling.

The lab is looking for applicants who have a passion for naturalistic person perception research (research staff are encouraged to read papers in the field of person perception and social cognition) and who are curious, energetic, conscientious, with a strong willingness to tackle novel and challenging tasks. Experience in computational modeling, audio/video/physiological data processing, statistical analysis, web development, or/and other skills that you think would be fun to apply to naturalistic person perception research is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with programming online and in-person behavioral experiment tasks.
Coordinate in-person behavioral experiments, in particular, handling devices and real-time multimodal recordings.
Assist in the preparation of reports and proposals, correspondence, data entry, and library research.
Perform administrative duties related to research (e.g., Grant preparation, ordering supplies, etc.).
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 0-3 months of experience in a research environment.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Computer Science, or other related fields

Other Requirements

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.
Strong multi-tasking, prioritization, and organization skills.
Attention to detail, research, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Work well in an interactive team environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Original Job Description

Salary Range: 41,000-41,000

Position Summary

Responsibilities

Assist with programming online and in-person behavioral experiment tasks.
Coordinate in-person behavioral experiments, in particular, handling devices and real-time multimodal recordings.
Assist in the preparation of reports and proposals, correspondence, data entry, and library research.
Perform administrative duties related to research (e.g., Grant preparation, ordering supplies, etc.).
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 0-3 months of experience in a research environment.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Computer Science, or other related fields

Other Requirements

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.
Strong multi-tasking, prioritization, and organization skills.
Attention to detail, research, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Work well in an interactive team environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Let me find your next job.

Thanks - you're signed up.

Research Staff Assistant

Edtech.com's Summary

Research Staff Assistant Full Description

Research Engineering Scientist Associate I

Research Technology Analyst

Research Assistant

Social/Clinical Research Assistant

Research Analyst