Full-time Position – Beginning Immediately
Research Coordinator – Center for Excellence in Accounting and Security Analysis at Columbia Business School
Columbia Business School seeks a Research Coordinator to assist Business School faculty in their conduct of academic research and special projects in the Center for Excellence in Accounting and Security Analysis. For more detailed information about this Center, kindly visit their website athttp://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/ceasa. The candidate will take an active role in qualitative and quantitative research and analysis projects from conception through publication, will coordinate information management including the development, maintenance and analysis of specific data sets for faculty and student use, copy-edit research papers and articles and will work with various levels of faculty and staff in a collegial and exciting academic environment.
Columbia Business School seeks a Research Coordinator to assist Business School faculty in their conduct of academic research and special projects in the Center for Excellence in Accounting and Security Analysis. For more detailed information about this Center, kindly visit their website athttp://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/ceasa. The candidate will take an active role in qualitative and quantitative research and analysis projects from conception through publication, will coordinate information management including the development, maintenance and analysis of specific data sets for faculty and student use, copy-edit research papers and articles and will work with various levels of faculty and staff in a collegial and exciting academic environment.
This position provides an opportunity to gain experience in academic research and would be ideal preparation for a PhD program or other graduate study. Possible projects include a range of business and policy-related topics with a focus on accounting and security analysis incorporating economic, strategic and financial fundamentals.
This position offers salary commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and excellent benefits including a generous tuition remission policy. For further information, visit http://hr.columbia.edu/benefits/tuition.
Job Duties:
1. Assist the Center Directors in managing research projects related to accounting policy and security analysis. Develop and Maintain computer data sets and databases and ensure data integrity. Extract and link data from different databases for analysis. Prepare detailed documentation files.
2. Assist with data analysis, interpretation, write up and dissemination of findings through the preparation of reports, journal articles, presentations, web sites, and other research outlets.
3. Assist with case-based research, including work with detailed primary documents.
4. Assist in the organization of research programs including conferences, seminars and workshops, and perform other related duties as assigned.
5. Prepare presentations for teaching and research projects.
6. Monitor the status of multiple projects and ensure that interim and final deadlines are met.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, business, statistics, mathematics, finance, computer science or related field required. Candidates must have an enthusiasm for research. Preferred candidates will have demonstrated quantitative, organizational as well as communications skills, and work experience in a research role, preferably in an academic environment. Additional background in accounting is a plus.
To apply:
Visit Jobs at Columbia at http://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=118673. Please submit a resume, including an email address, and a cover letter describing your research experience and your interest in this position. Applicants under consideration may be asked to submit a writing sample.
Position will remain open until filled.
