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Barnard College

Research Assistant

New York, NY · On-site

$21 - $29/hr

Research Assistant The part-time Research Assistant supports the planning, coordination, and promotion of The Barnard Center for Research on Women's public programming. Reporting to the Senior ...

Barnard College

Research Assistant

New York, NY

$21 - $29/hr

Research Assistant The part-time Research Assistant supports the planning, coordination, and promotion of The Barnard Center for Research on Women's public programming. Reporting to the Senior ...

Touro University

Research Assistant

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$18/hr

Overview The Research Assistant will be assisting with data entry, data analysis, and preparation of articles for publication. Responsibilities * Assist faculty members with classroom instruction ...

Touro University

Research Assistant

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$18/hr

Overview The Research Assistant will be assisting with data entry, data analysis, and preparation of articles for publication. Responsibilities * Assist faculty members with classroom instruction ...

Touro University

Research Assistant

Central Islip, NY

$17/hr

Overview The Research Assistant will be assisting with data entry, data analysis, and preparation of articles for publication Responsibilities * Assist faculty members with classroom instruction ...

Barnard College

Research Assistant

New York, NY · On-site

$30/hr

Research Assistant Research Assistants (RAs) will be responsible for evaluating and correcting the output of Large Language Models (LLMs) on appellate decision court documents. Compensation rate: $30 ...

Touro University

Research Assistant

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$17/hr

Overview The Research Assistant will be assisting with data entry, data analysis, and preparation of articles for publication. Responsibilities * Assist faculty members with classroom instruction ...

Touro University

Research Assistant

Manhattan, NY

$17/hr

Overview The Research Assistant will be assisting with data entry, data analysis, and preparation of articles for publication. Responsibilities * Assist faculty members with classroom instruction ...

Touro University

Research Assistant

Central Islip, NY · On-site

$17/hr

Overview The Research Assistant will be assisting with data entry, data analysis, and preparation of articles for publication Responsibilities * Assist faculty members with classroom instruction ...

Barnard College

Research Assistant

New York, NY · On-site

$30/hr

Research Assistant Research Assistants (RAs) will be responsible for evaluating and correcting the output of Large Language Models (LLMs) on appellate decision court documents. Compensation rate: $30 ...

New York University

Research Assistant

New York, NY · On-site

$23/hr

Research Assistant Description of Location: Hybrid Commitment: May - August Salary Range/Hourly Pay ... Flexible schedule-some evening and weekend work required. * Trustworthiness and empathy ...

Touro University

Research Assistant

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$20/hr

Overview Under direct faculty supervision, the Research Assistant provides clerical and research support to research projects in the School of Health Sciences. Job responsibilities may vary based on ...

Touro University

Research Assistant

Manhattan, NY

$20/hr

Overview Under direct faculty supervision, the Research Assistant provides clerical and research support to research projects in the School of Health Sciences. Job responsibilities may vary based on ...

New York University

Research Assistant

New York, NY · On-site +1

$29/hr

The research assistant will meet with the principal investigator on a weekly basis to discuss completed tasks and plan activities for the following week. Duties and responsibilities include coding ...

New York University

Research Assistant

New York, NY · On-site

$30/hr

Research Assistant Location: 1 Washington Square North, NY, NY 10003 Part-Time: 10 hours/week; Hybrid Expected Starting Date: ASAP Contact: si880@nyu.edu Compensation: $30/hour Dr. Sireen Irsheid at ...

GearBooth, LLC

Research Assistant

New York, NY

$21 - $29/hr

As a research assistant for Drum Exchange - soon to be the world's premier online resource for used/vintage instruments - you will compile research to help expand the continually growing Drum ...

GearBooth, LLC

Research Assistant

New York, NY · On-site

$21 - $29/hr

As a research assistant for Drum Exchange - soon to be the world's premier online resource for used/vintage instruments - you will compile research to help expand the continually growing Drum ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend research assistant in New York is $25.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.82 and $28.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend research assistant?

A Weekend Research Assistant supports research projects by collecting, analyzing, and organizing data, typically working on weekends. Responsibilities may include conducting literature reviews, summarizing findings, assisting with experiments, or managing databases. This role is common in academic, scientific, and market research fields, offering flexible part-time work. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and research experience are often required.

What kind of responsibilities can I expect as a weekend research assistant?

As a Weekend Research Assistant, you may be responsible for tasks such as collecting and entering data, conducting literature reviews, maintaining lab equipment, and supporting ongoing experiments or studies. You'll often work independently, but regular communication with principal investigators, graduate students, or other research staff is common to ensure the integrity and progress of the research. This role often involves adhering to deadlines and managing multiple projects with precision, given the abbreviated weekend schedule. Gaining this experience can also provide valuable skills for future research or graduate-level positions.

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To excel as a Weekend Research Assistant, you typically need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a background in a relevant field such as science or social sciences, often backed by current enrollment in or completion of a degree program. Familiarity with research databases, data analysis software (such as SPSS or Excel), and good documentation practices are frequently required. Excellent time management, written communication, and independent problem-solving skills will help you stand out in this position. Mastery of these skills ensures efficient support for research projects, accurate data handling, and productive collaboration with research teams during limited weekend hours.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Research Assistant job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 87% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,406 per year, or $25.2 per hour.

Research Assistant

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene

New York, NY

$44K - $53K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Research Assistant

Grade: 10

Salary: $44,574 - $53,143

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time position as Research Assistant. Area Psychosis is seeking a full-time individual to provide research study support for an NIH-funded study focused on clinical trials. The position requires a highly organized person to manage detailed information in a research environment. The Research Assistant will assist with research study procedures, including scheduling of subjects for study procedures, conducting data entry, assisting Principal investigators in study administration, and assisting with contacting research study subjects by phone when needed. He / She will also perform some administrative duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in organizing advertising and appointments for, and brief phone screening of potential research subjects
  • Organizing databases.
  • Help tracking and contacting patients for intake and follow up interviews in research protocols
  • Help coordinating patient appointments for psychologists and psychiatrists and assisting psychologists and psychiatrists with research assessments.
  • Help preparing data for PI to use in IRB protocol submissions and updates
  • Help organizing research charts, creating some study chart documents as needed and entering data
  • Help monitoring of research charts for completeness and organizing additions and corrections as needed
  • Assist in communication with the study supervisor, inpatient unit, and pharmacy as needed
  • If applicable, assist in training new hires to assume incumbent responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in health, psychology, medical science or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least (1) year of clinical experience conducting diagnostic and clinical interviews preferred.

Work Location: 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032

To Apply: Submit an application through our website at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.


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