---

---

Location

Ithaca, NY | United States

---

Job description

Research Aide IV - Finkelstein Lab

Research Aide IV-Finkelstein Lab

Who we are:

The Division of Nutritional Sciences (the Division) plays a leading role in national and international nutrition research, teaching, and public engagement. Focal areas for faculty research include precision nutrition, metabolism, lifecycle nutrition, microbiome, and nutrient interactions, food and nutrition systems, health equity, and social and behavioral nutrition.

What you will do:

The Finkelstein laboratory focuses on the role of vitamin B12, folate, and iron in the etiology of anemia and maternal and child health outcomes, to inform screening and interventions to improve the health of women and children. We are conducting randomized trials; periconceptional, pregnancy, and pediatric cohort studies; and population-based surveillance programs, as part of our maternal and child nutrition research program, funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the United States Department of Agriculture.

Responsibilities will include assisting with the development and submission of systematic reviews and research manuscripts, tracking publication and grant submissions, and supporting other activities for research projects as needed (e.g., research protocols, progress reports, regulatory submissions).

• Analyses using Cochrane Methods for systematic reviews
• Screening, full-text retrieval, data extraction
• Assist with the development and submission of systematic reviews and research manuscripts
• Track publications and grant submissions
• Support other activities for research projects as needed (e.g., research protocols, progress reports, regulatory submissions)

Rewards and Benefits:

We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, well-being, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

• Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: e.g., an end-of-year winter break from December 25 through January 1.
• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include a tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.
• Competitive wages.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion , and wellbeing.
• Associate's degree and two to four years' experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Excellent technical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills; and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team are required.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent time management, goal and detail-oriented work style, meticulous and consistent follow through on research projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds.
• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or related clinical field is desirable.
• Advanced training in nutrition and/or data science and experience in scientific writing, data analysis (SAS), and conducting systematic reviews, and/or training in Cochrane methods is also desirable.

No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is available for this position.

University Job Title:

Research Aide IV

Job Family:

Academic Support

Level:

D

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

$22.89 - $25.47

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid Remote

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Krassimira Hernandez

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

Non-Union Positions

Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

• Unique applicable skills

• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)

Union Positions

Current Employees:

Online Submission Guidelines :

Employment Assistance:

Notice to Applicants:

EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

2024-01-31

---

Job tags

---

---

Salary