Research Project Assistant

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jan 14, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Project Assistant
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
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 IFH and 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 donors.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Assistant for the Rutgers Neuropsychology Laboratory (PI: Michelle Chen, PhD) within the Institute of Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research ( IFH). The research project assistant will participate in several research projects funded by the National Institutes of Health ( NIH) and other funding agencies. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Subject recruitment, community engagement, and coordination of study visits. Conducts paper-and-pencil and computerized assessments and/or behavioral interventions. Assists the principal investigator in preparing regulatory documentation for the institutional review board and funding agencies. Trains new research staff and students. Provides general administrative support (e.g., ordering supplies, record keeping). Data management and analysis. Performs literature reviews. Assists with preparation of grant proposals and research dissemination (e.g., conference presentations, manuscript writing).
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	03
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	50065.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	62252.00
Annual Maximum Salary	74438.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field, including psychology, neuropsychology, neuroscience, and public health.
Certifications/Licenses	Driver's license is required as the job will require traveling to research participants' homes for research visits.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Candidate must be well-organized, detail-oriented, be able to manage multiple projects at once by prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines, and be able work collaboratively. Required skills include excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications	At least 2 years of experience conducting or assisting with academic research in a related field. Proficient knowledge of R or Python coding language. Experience in manuscript and grant writing. Intermediate statistical knowledge.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2794
Posting Open Date	12/12/2024
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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