Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Temporary Research Assistant (2) Vacancies

Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department SHP-Health Informatics

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 five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, 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—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s 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 Health Professions (SHP) is seeking Temporary Research Assistants to work in their Health Informatics department.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Temporary Research Assistant(s) will assist with ongoing projects in the Kachroo translational data analytics lab. The Temporary Research Assistant(s) will assist in routine data quality assessments, application of machine learning and artificial intelligence methods, data management tasks, manuscript development, grant proposal assistance and other relevant scientific activities like assisting in statistical analysis and data coding, presentation and manuscripts preparation, etc. The Temporary Research Assistant(s) will also work with real-time electronic health record data, developing computational methods to integrate genomic, multi-omic, and environmental factors affecting lung health outcomes. Regular communication with Dr. Kachroo and related team members on assigned projects is expected. Research activities may also include but are not limited to basic analysis of quantitative and qualitative data with guidance of PI and related faculty.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Assists with data cleaning, data analysis, and data interpretation using machine learning methods. Will work with real time electronic health record data and computational method and pipeline development for integrating genomic, multiomic and environmental factors contributing to lung health outcomes and related conditions.
• Assists with eIRB initiation, if applicable.
• Assists with grant proposals and support grant-related research activities.
• Assists with presentation and manuscripts preparation and dissemination of code for resource sharing and reproducibility.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 99H

Salary Details $18 per hour

Minimum Salary 15.49

Mid Range Salary 75.00

Maximum Salary 150.00

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Position Status Part Time

Working Hours (per week) 32

Standard Hours 35.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility None

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s in Data Science, Health Informatics or related field, required.
• Knowledge of Bioinformatics and computational analysis is required.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in and knowledge of multiple statistical software packages preferred, such as SPSS, SAS, R, Python, NLP etc.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing, sitting, walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position is primarily in Health Informatics, Piscataway campus with some remote work flexibility.
• Access to a workstation, 2 CPU nodes personal to the lab, standard computer and internet access to perform the duties will be available.

Special Conditions

• This position is a temporary appointment, expected to run from August 2025 through January 2026

Posting Number 25ST1494

Posting Open Date 07/09/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City Piscataway

State NJ

Location Details

RWJMS Research Tower

675 Hoes Lane West

Piscataway, NJ 08854

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