The Center on Medicine as a Profession at Columbia University has the following positions open. Columbia University is an equal-opportunity employer.
Current open positions:
Research Associate
Job Description: The Center on Medicine as a Profession seeks a Research Assistant to offer research and administrative support for projects related to advancing the concept and practices of medical professionalism. On the agenda is an exploration of the relationship between physicians and pharmaceutical/device companies: and, the appropriate role of academic medical centers (AMCs) and Professional Medical Associations (PMAs) in promoting professionalism in all its aspects. The assistant will work on all aspects of the project including: on-line and library research; drafting and editing manuscripts and memorandums; contributing to the intellectual quality of the project; and arranging logistics for travel, meetings, conferences; and other related duties.
Requirements - Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered:
- Knowledgeable about issues in health care, medicine, and human rights
- Highly organized with great attention to detail
- A good problem-solver with evidence of sound judgment
- Independent; capable of prioritizing and managing several projects at once and taking responsibility for meeting deadlines
- Significantly experienced in research, with knowledge of appropriate online databases and search engines
- Highly skilled in written English with the ability to organize materials and formulate cogent arguments
- Culturally sensitive, decisive, and of total integrity
Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in the social sciences
- Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary academic setting
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and research/writing skills
- Technologically savvy; excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary academic setting
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and research/writing skills
- Technologically savvy; excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
How to Apply: Visit http://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=117842 to submit your application.
NOTE: Please include a cover letter demonstrating your interest in the position. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.
Research Associate
Job Description: The Center on Medicine as a Profession (imapny.org) seeks a Research Assistant to offer research and administrative support for two projects exploring medical professionalism. One project concerns patient advocacy groups and their involvement with pharmaceutical/device companies. The second analyzes the impact of healthcare policy on medical professionalism. The assistant will work on all aspects of the project including: on-line and library research; drafting and editing manuscripts and memorandums; contributing to the intellectual quality of the project; helping to conduct interviews for case studies; arranging logistics for travel, meetings, conferences; and other related duties. Some travel to research sites is required.
Requirements - Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered
- Highly organized with great attention to detail
- A good problem-solver with evidence of sound judgment
- Independent; capable of prioritizing and managing several projects at once and taking responsibility for meeting deadlines
- Significantly experienced in research, with knowledge of appropriate online databases and search engines
- Highly skilled in written English with the ability to organize materials and formulate cogent arguments
- Knowledgeable about issues in health care, medicine, and human rights
- Culturally sensitive, decisive, and of total integrity
Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in the social sciences
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary academic setting
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and research/writing skills
- Technologically savvy; excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
-2 year commitment preferred
How to Apply: Visit http://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=117843 to submit your application.
NOTE: Please include a cover letter demonstrating your interest in the position. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.