Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Associate II

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

Department SPH-School of Public Health-NWK

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, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Associate II for the Urban Global Public Health Department within the School of Public Health, located in Piscataway, NJ

The Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers seeks to create safe and healthy environments for NJ residents to live, learn, work, and play by providing high-quality, multi-disciplinary research on firearm violence causality and prevention, and to translate this research into clear and actionable policies and programs. The Center partners with relevant local-, state-, and national-level experts, securing access to data to conduct and support research that identifies etiologic factors for firearm violence, develops and rigorously evaluates interventions to reduce the burden of firearm violence, and translates its scientific findings into effective programs and policies to better ensure their widespread adoption.

The Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers University is looking for a Research Associate II to assist with the development, implementation and analysis of gun violence related projects. The Research Associate II will work with the Executive Director and Assistant Director to collect and analyze data as well as communicating the science to the Center’s various stakeholders.

This position is 100% grant-funded. This project partnership is supported by the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education.

Duties include:

• Performs various research operations relative to ongoing investigatory activities of the Gun Violence Research Center; mayconduct independently or as assigned specialized research for a particular project.
• Participates in the development of performance standards, selection of methodology and instrumentation and coordinationof research areas to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives of the Center.
• Pursues peer reviewed publications on gun violence research in reputable science and research journals

FLSA Exempt

Grade 23S

Salary Details PS23S

Minimum Salary 65272.000

Mid Range Salary 78208.000

Maximum Salary 92772.000

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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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 (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours 37.50

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

Union Description HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ph.D. Degree or equivalent in a relevant science, or a Master’s Degree in a relevant science plus three (3) years of related research experience.
• Applicant must be able to interact well with people in a professional environment as well as community settings, should have good organizational and analytical skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Should show interest in some aspect of gun violence research.
• Knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle as occasional travel within NJ may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Number 25ST2286

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must submit list of research positions to include dates held and indicate whether full-time or part-time.

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City Piscataway

State NJ

Location Details

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