Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Temporary Research Assistant

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

Department SPH - Epidemiology

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

The Rutgers School of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated and detail oriented Temporary Research Assistant for the Shiau Research to support ongoing research projects addressing comorbidities associated with infections, including HIV, across the lifespan. The Temporary Research Assistant will work under the supervision of Dr. Stephanie Shiau in the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at School of Public Health (SPH).

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic research program spanning epidemiology, aging, molecular epidemiology, and health services research. The successful candidate will lead and support data management and statistical analyses, contribute to the development and publication of scientific manuscripts, and mentor students working on related projects. The position is well suited for an individual seeking to further develop expertise in epidemiologic methods, scientific writing, grantsmanship, and collaborative multidisciplinary research.

Duties include:

• Conduct data management, cleaning, quality assurance, and preparation of research datasets.
• Perform statistical analyses using SAS, R, and other relevant analytical tools to address study objectives.
• Lead and contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts, including drafting, revising, and
• submitting papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 99H

Salary Details $30/hour

Minimum Salary 15.92

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 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 Part Time

Working Hours 19.9 maximum hours per week

Standard Hours 35.00

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

Union Description Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility None

Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or a related quantitative field.
• Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong quantitative and analytical abilities.
• Advanced expertise in statistical programming, including SAS and R
• Experience with literature management software (e.g., Zotero), survey and data collection platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, REDCap), and human subjects research is desirable.
• Candidates should demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research, manage multiple projects simultaneously, contribute to scientific manuscripts and grant applications, and work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with epigenetic data, molecular epidemiology, large administrative databases, and/or health care claims data.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Number 26ST1574

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

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