Research Assistant

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 01, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Assistant
Posting Number	24TM0432
Department	Inst-Hth,Hth Care Pol&Agng Res
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is distinguished in its many efforts to advance health and wellness, and its broad reach, diversity, and expertise provides opportunities to address a wide array of health challenges. The Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research ( IFH) facilitates collaboration among the social and behavioral sciences, clinical disciplines, basic sciences and related fields to promote research on critical population health issues. Tobias Gerhard serves as the director of IFHand brings together scholars across and beyond Rutgers into a vibrant interdisciplinary network that advances high quality research in core areas: * Behavioral Health * Health Economics * Social and Cultural Determinants of Health * Pharmacoepidemiology * Violence Prevention * Health Disparities * Aging Research * State Health Policy * Health Services Research The Institute communicates with many diverse audiences, including Rutgers faculty and students, government agencies (U.S. and abroad), nongovernmental organizations in various regions of the world, industries, foundations, and individual
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Assistant for the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Travels to participant homes to assist with data collection, including biological sample collection (e.g., urine and saliva samples per study protocol). Participates in recruitment, screening, and scheduling of participants for study visits. Monitors participants completion of study daily collection and follow-up surveys. Administers semi-structured interviews to (1) assess mental health conditions and (2) obtain feedback from participants on how to improve study methods. Cleans and codes data.
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week	20
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Position Salary	$20.00/hourly
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in a scientific/technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant laboratory technician or research study experience carrying out research protocols and tests, or other technical work may be substituted for the degree.
Certifications/Licenses	Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver's license would be required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications	Enrolled as a graduate student (e.g., masters, PhD program), preferably in social sciences (e.g., Psychology, Public Health). Previous experience with research (e.g., recruitment) and familiarity with Qualtrics and/or mobile data collection.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Effective communication and strong writing skills. Complete required training for Human Subjects Study (e.g., CITI certification).
Equipment Utilized	Ability to operate a computerized tablet (e.g., iPad) to screen individuals for eligibility.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must have a car/or daily access to a car and valid driver's license to conduct study recruitment at dispensary sites, and travel to participant's residence to assist with data collection. Availability on some evenings and weekends.
Special Conditions	Clean Driving Record. Multiple Vacancies.

Posting Details

Posting Open Date	10/15/2024
Posting Close Date	11/22/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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