Research Associate

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jan 06, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Associate
Posting Number	24TM0485
Department	School of Social Work
Overview	The Center for Prevention Science's mission is to develop and disseminate knowledge through research that builds the capacity of community-based organizations to create changes in public policy and other environmental conditions that cause social and health disparities. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator of the externally funded, SAMHSA supported, Northeast and Caribbean Prevention Technology Transfer Center ( PTTC), the Prevention Fellow will participate in the Building Our Leadership and Diversity ( BOLD) Prevention Fellowship Program, as part of a national cohort. This externally funded BOLD Prevention Fellowship Program will focus on building prevention workforce capacity to carry out prevention efforts for Black/African American communities and building the BOLD Fellows' foundational knowledge and skills to be effective substance misuse primary prevention professionals. This position will receive mentorship from host site prevention staff associated with their placement and will be exposed to the day-to-day workings of the site. The finalist will work on projects as assigned by their host site and will directly participate in learning and capacity development activities coordinated by the PTTC network. They will travel to national conferences/trainings at least twice per year for multiple days.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Associate for The Center for Prevention Science within the School of Social Work. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Participates in prevention efforts at site host to carry out prevention services to the community, which includes working directly on specific organization priorities and assignments as directed by supervisor and host site lead. Participates in PTTC training, mentor classes, and research projects along with Fellows in the national cohort. Performs other Duties as assigned - which includes bi-monthly check-ins with supervisor and work team leads.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	40
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Position Salary	$60,000
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in social work, prevention science, public health, human services or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Three (3) years of relevant experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Exceptional organizational skills and computer literacy. Superior oral and written communication skills. Ability to build relationships. Demonstrated propensity to proactively communicate with teammates and seek feedback on work. Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills. Demonstrated commitment to understanding and learning how to provide substance misuse primary prevention services that are culturally responsive for under represented communities in order to increase wellness and decrease health inequity.
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Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Open Date	12/05/2024
Posting Close Date	02/05/2025
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
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