Careers Job Description
General Description
CUNY MSI (Mexican Studies Institute) at Lehman College is dedicated to empowering the Mexican and broader Latinx communities in New York City through research, education, and community engagement. The Research Assistant, under the guidance of the Assistant Director for Research and Publications, will support the Institute’s initiatives on research design and planning, proofread publications, and archival and library planning and organization for research and reference purposes.
Other Duties
The Research Assistant (RA) for Research and Publications will contribute to the daily operations related to the different research lines and initiatives of the Mexican Studies Institute. The RA will help with the organization and consolidation of the CUNY MSI Archives and Library project, both digital and physical, and will provide administrative and programmatic support to the area, engaging in different research and publications activities, especially implementing and developing academic projects, ensuring their execution and final production.
Key Responsabilities
- Support the ADRP with the development of research proposals, plans, design, and execution
- Conduct literature reviews, data collection, and analysis
- Organize and manage research data, research reports, articles, essays, and books, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality. Use relevant software tools and databases for efficient data storage and retrieval
- Utilize statistical tools and software to analyze research data. Generate graphs, charts, and reports to present findings. Collaborate with statisticians or data analysts if required
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of research activities, methodologies, and results
- Prepare research reports and contribute to the writing of academic papers for publication
- Adhere to ethical guidelines and standards in research and ensure compliance with institutional review board (IRB) requirements when necessary
- Train, supervise, and manage staff members, interns, and volunteers involved in research and publishing projects
- Identify research and draft proposals for external funding and assist in drafting and proofreading research grant proposals
- Support organizing academic conferences, workshops, and symposia that align with research. Help coordinate and manage event logistics
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Research Skills: Qualitative research design and methodologies. Previous experience in a research setting, either through coursework or practical applications. Ability to summarize and interpret data, corpus, media, and archival material
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential in Spanish and English. The ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely
- Organizational Abilities: Excellent organizational skills to manage data, maintain records, and handle administrative tasks efficiently. The ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
Qualifications
- Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail is necessary to ensure accuracy in data collection and entry, as well as in the execution of research protocols
- Master’s degree required; ABD Ph.D candidates, or advanced degree preferred in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Humanities, Anthropology, Sociology, Latin American, Iberian, and Latino Cultures)
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English
- Experience supervising and mentoring staff or interns in a research or academic setting
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Mexican Studies Institute
Part Time
$28.20-$28.20
19.00
Aug 09, 2025 (Or Until Filled)