Temporary Research Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Temporary Research Assistant Job Category Staff & Executive

• Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department SPH-Social and Behavioral Health Sciences Overview

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers School of Public Health (SPH) is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant in the Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy at Rutgers School of Public Health (SPH).

Principal Investigator is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant that will support research on improving health outcomes among adolescents and young adults impacted by cancer, as well as young adult couples impacted by cancer. Projects focus on qualitative and quantitative analysis of social support, and understanding how aspects of support- and communication-related processes relate to quality of life and physiological functioning (e.g., salivary markers of inflammation). This will be an excellent position for a candidate who is interested in pursuing graduate studies in Psychology/Public Health in the future.

Among the duties for this position include:

• Engages in multiple aspects of research including recruitment, data collection, data management, and literature searches.

• Manages the day-to-day operations of active studies.

• Completes Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications.

• Supports research dissemination (e.g., manuscripts, presentations).

Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Position Salary $15-$25/hour Annual Minimum Salary Annual Mid Range Salary Annual Maximum Salary Standard Hours 35.00 Union Description Non-Union 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 Temporary Staff Appointment

• Hourly Position Pension Eligibility

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree plus one year of research experience, or a Master's Degree in a relevant science or related field (e.g., psychology, public health, social work, health education).

• Research interest in quality of life among individuals with chronic illness.

• General knowledge of social science research methods and statistics.

• Experience using survey design software (REDCap).

• Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

• Must have a fairly flexible schedule that allows for variable shifts throughout the week based on participant recruitment.

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST0109 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details

Piscataway, NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have:

• Bachelor's Degree plus one year of research experience

• Master's Degree in a relevant science or related field (e.g., psychology, public health, social work, health education)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application