Research Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Assistant Posting Number 24TM0289 Department Inst-Hth,Hth Care Pol&Agng Res Overview Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Assistant for the Institute of Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research. The research 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:

• Recruits and contacts research participants.

• Conducts paper-and-pencil and computerized assessments and/or behavioral interventions.

• Data entry.

• Assists in data analysis and manuscript preparation if consistent with career goals.

Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week 19.99 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Position Salary $25.00 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment

• Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field, including psychology, neuropsychology, neuroscience, and/or public health, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• Driver's license is required as the job will require traveling to research participants' homes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with community outreach and subject recruitment, especially among an older adults and populations with disabilities (e.g., multiple sclerosis).

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.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Open Date 07/08/2024 Posting Close Date 09/12/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Rutgers University

• New Brunswick City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related scientific field, including psychology, neuropsychology, neuroscience, and/or public health, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• List of Professional References (contact Info)