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Research Project Assistant (Farris Lab)

Rutgers University

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Recruitment/Posting Title Research Project Assistant (Farris Lab)

Job Category URA-AFT Administrative

Department SAS - Psychology

Overview 

The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) is the largest academic unit at Rutgers University and the center of the undergraduate experience on the Rutgers–New Brunswick campus and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning the liberal arts.

SAS offers more than 100 majors and minors across the life sciences, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and mathematical and physical sciences with research centers and institutes across the school. With a diverse student body of more than 20,000 students, SAS has a membership of over 1,700 faculty members, more than 500 administrative staff, and 200,000 living alumni.

SAS delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and the mission and goals of Rutgers University.

The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values.

Posting SummaryRutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Project Assistant for the Department of Psychology within the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS). This position will play a critical role in ensuring the lab is prepared to resume in- person research activities.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

  • Manages daily activities and personnel in the lab, including managing files, databases, and physical and electronic materials relevant to the on-going study in an accurate and organized fashion.
  • Corresponds appropriately within the lab to other study personnel, and externally (e.g., recruitment company, business office, IRB).
  • Screens, schedules, and runs appointments for study participants.
  • Conducts assessments and other study procedures with standardized research study protocol.
  • Tracks, schedules, and conducts follow up appointments in accordance with protocol.
  • Assembles all participant data files (physical and electronic) in an organized fashion with great attention to detail and accuracy while ensuring participants’ confidentiality is protected.
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date databases, regularly updating participant tracking, data tracking, and payment databases.

Position Status Full Time

Hours Per Week 

Daily Work Shift 

Work Arrangement 

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 03

Position Salary 

Annual Minimum Salary 48372.000

Annual Mid Range Salary 60147.000

Annual Maximum Salary 71921.000

Standard Hours 37.50

Union Description URA-AFT Administrative

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 Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant research experience, and knowledge.

Certifications/Licenses 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

  • Good communication skills and computer literacy.
  • Experience compiling and organizing varied data.
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal skills.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Two years of relevant experience in an administrative function, good communication and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy.
  • Experience working with SPSS, Qualtrics, and other data analysis software.
  • Prior coordination of clinical research.
  • Prior experience coordinating clinical psychology research.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as clinical skills.
  • Equipment UtilizedThe Research Lab Coordinator will use software such as Excel, SPSS and Qualtrics for data management. This skill is not required to obtain the position though general analytic skills are strongly preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

  • Applicants will arrange own transportation to New Brunswick and should have a professional demeanor appropriate to a clinical psychology research setting and the ability to work effectively within a coordinated team.

Special Conditions 

Posting Number 24ST0493

Posting Open Date 03/08/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants 

  • The primary work environment will be 1 Spring St, the location of the ABUSA and REHAB Labs.

Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City New Brunswick

State NJ

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