Top 561 Research assistant Jobs in Brooklyn Ny

Assistant Director, Center for Institutional and Social Change
Columbia University —New York, NY
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- University
Research Technician
Kessler Foundation —West Orange, NJ
- $47,000 - $49,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clinic
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Laboratory Technician
Ferny Fertility New York —New York, NY
- $25 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
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Part-Time Clerical / Research Assistant
Vitreo Retinal Consultants —Westbury, NY
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- HIPAA
- Office
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Research Assistant I (Part Time) - Dr. Drakos
Hospital for Special Surgery —New York, NY
- $23.35 - $35.51 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Research Assistant
New York University —New York, NY
- $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- University
Research Assistant
Barnard College —New York, NY
- $30 an hour
- Part-time
- University
- Entry level
Research Assistant
NYC Health + Hospitals —New York, NY
- $60,710 - $79,882 a year
- Online Application
- Master's degree
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Clinical Research Assistant
Hospital for Special Surgery —New York, NY
- $23.35 - $35.51 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Epic
- Medical terminology
Physiatry Research Assistant I (Per Diem)
Hospital for Special Surgery —New York, NY
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- HIPAA
- Bachelor's degree
Research Assistant (Research Administration)
Johns Hopkins University —New York, NY
- $17.20 - $35.35 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Data analysis skills
Research Assistant
New York State Psychiatry Institute —New York, NY
- $43,700 - $52,101 a year
- Full-time
- Adults
- Bachelor's degree
- Children
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Research Assistant I
Hospital for Special Surgery —New York, NY
- $23.35 - $35.51 an hour
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Bachelor's degree
Research Technician
Weill Cornell Medicine - Department of Neurological Surgery —New York, NY
- $23.52 - $26.10 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Surgery
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Research Assistant I (Education)
Hospital for Special Surgery —New York, NY
- $23.35 - $35.51 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
Assistant Research Scientist (Part-Time)
New York University —New York, NY
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Preschool
- Psychology
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
Assistant Research Scientist
New York State Psychiatry Institute —New York, NY
- $57,900 - $69,341 a year
- Full-time
- Psychiatry
- Writing skills
- Adults
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Community Health Worker/Research Assistant
Johns Hopkins University Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health —New York, NY
- $18 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- English
- Research
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Research Associate (Part-Time)
New York University —New York, NY
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor of Science
- University
- Children
Research Program Assistant
Hospital for Special Surgery —New York, NY
- $23.35 - $35.51 an hour
- Full-time
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person

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Assistant Director, Center for Institutional and Social Change

Columbia University -
New York, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,000 - $75,000 a year

Qualifications

Administrative experience
Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Job Type: Officer of Administration
Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35
Standard Work Schedule:
Building:
Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000

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 Center for Institutional and Social Change (“the Center”), housed at Columbia Law School, engages in action-research projects with institutional, community, and student leadership to advance just and equitable legal and social institutions by anchoring systems change in the leadership of those directly impacted by racism and mass incarceration.

Working with a high degree of independence and minimal supervision, the Assistant Director serves as the primary operational and administrative manager for the Center. In this capacity, the incumbent oversees financial management, strategic communications, event planning, and day-to-day administrative operations. The Assistant Director supports the Faculty Director and Project Directors in center-related activities, including the administration of grants focused on legal education, training, and employment for individuals directly affected by incarceration. Additionally, the Assistant Director plays a central role in managing and driving completion of complex, cross-functional projects both within and outside the Center.

The Assistant Director reports directly to the Center’s Faculty Director and works in close collaboration with Project Directors, fellows, and university stakeholders.

Responsibilities

1. Operations & Office Administration

Serves as the chief administrator for the Center, overseeing daily operations, project workflows, and administrative infrastructure.
Manages the onboarding, payment processing, and administrative tracking for fellows, consultants, researchers, and student workers.
Establishes and maintains systems for organizing research data, meeting resources, and repository files for Center projects.
Coordinates, schedules, and attends key Center and project meetings; prepares agendas, synthesizes meeting notes, tracks follow-up deliverables, and takes required action directly.

2. Financial Management & Grant Administration

Manages and monitors the Center’s operating budgets and grant funds, ensuring strict adherence to budgetary limits and university financial policies.
Supports the administration of grants supporting legal education, training, and career development initiatives.
Prepares ad hoc and annual financial reports, including data analysis detailing budget activity, forecasts, and expenditures.
Coordinates complex travel itineraries, accommodations, and expense reimbursements for faculty, staff, and visiting scholars.

3. Event Planning & Strategic Communications

Coordinates and executes Center events, including seminars, colloquia, workshops, panels, and academic conferences; builds and maintains annual event calendars.
Develops and implements external and internal communications strategies to highlight Center projects, research, resources, and upcoming events.
Serves as a key administrative point of contact for external partners, guest speakers, and attendees.

4. Programmatic Support & Cross-Institutional Collaboration

Acts as the primary operational liaison for fellows, grant recipients, consultants, researchers, faculty, and students to coordinate project compliance and acquire research materials.
Collaborates with internal law school centers, broader Columbia University departments, and external social justice organizations.
Drives completion of multi-disciplinary projects, maintaining project momentum and alignment with Center goals.

5. Administrative Support Relating to Teaching Duties

Assists professors of law in the preparation of course materials and manuscripts, correspondence, letters of recommendation and maintenance of websites relating to teaching, committee responsibilities, and research.

6. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience: Minimum of 2–4 years of project management or progressive administrative experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
Must be able to work with diverse constituencies and support an inclusive work environment

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort with adopting new digital platforms and technologies.
Core Competencies:
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative on complex, multi-faceted tasks with minimal oversight.
- Outstanding organizational skills and acute attention to detail, with proven ability to prioritize tasks and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Tact, diplomacy, and absolute discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Must be available for evening work as needed.
Demonstrated interest in social justice, legal education, criminal legal system reform, or working alongside directly affected communities.
Prior experience in an academic, legal, or non-profit research environment.

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