Temporary Research AssistantPosted: October 18, 2009
Background The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) has been advancing the health of people in cities since 1847. An independent organization, NYAM addresses the health challenges facing the worlds urban populations through interdisciplinary approaches to policy leadership, education, community engagement and innovative research. Drawing on the expertise of diverse partners worldwide and more than 2,000 elected Fellows from across the professions, our current priorities are to create environments in cities that support healthy aging; to strengthen systems that prevent disease and promote the publics health; and to implement interventions that eliminate health disparities. The Center for Urban Epidemiologic Studies (CUES) is a rigorous research unit that uses epidemiology and social sciences to identify opportunities to improve the health of urban populations and reduce health disparities. To accomplish this, CUES builds basic public health science, works with communities to translate those findings into interventions, and then develops and evaluates those interventions that have the greatest potential for scale-up and sustainability. We also work to translate our evidence into appropriate policy action. The Research Assistant is part of a study evaluating the effects of neighborhood characteristics on health. Evaluations of 37 neighborhoods in Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn are carried out twice a year over the course of this 5 year study to determine changes within the areas being studied.. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct surveys of 37 neighborhoods. Assessment will focus on street, sidewalk and building conditions in neighborhoods in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens. Most of the day will be spent outside walking and evaluating specific blocks within each neighborhood. Research assistants will work in pairs and will be responsible for accurately filling out survey instruments. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend the study survey. Ability to record information legibly on study forms. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to communicate well with community members. Knowledge of New York City neighborhoods, subways and buses is desirable. To Apply: Qualified candidates should send a cover letter & resume by e-mail to: hr@nyam.org .Include "Research Assistant Winter 2010" in your e-mail subject heading. . Please refer to job code job10030 when responding to this ad.
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