Staff Associate - Management

The work will include quantitative and qualitative research and analysis, collection, coordination and management of information and data, development of research materials (figures, presentations, papers, etc.), and work on special projects relating to pertinent fields of research within the division.

This position provides an opportunity to gain experience in academic business research, with a special focus on fields such as management, statistics, and economics; and would be ideal preparation for a Ph.D. program or other graduate study.

All duties involve work in one or more of the following areas of research : accounting, finance, economics, and statistics. Specific duties include :

• Collect, clean, and maintain datasets and databases. Extract and link data from multiple databases for analysis. Prepare detailed documentation.
• Develop models and implement program code (STATA, Python, SQL, R, SAS, Matlab, etc.).
• Perform statistical analysis, including regression analysis and machine learning techniques.
• Assist with data analysis and dissemination of findings through the preparation of reports, journal articles, presentations, websites, and other research outlets.
• Perform case-based research, including work with detailed primary documents.

For this specific position, an ideal candidate can also have a background in Psychology, Sociology, or related social science fields, with a strong interest in the application of experimental and social psychological methods to the study of organizational behavior. Areas of interest may include diversity and equality initiatives, labor markets, and organizational policies.

Minimum qualifications :

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

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.