Research Assistant

Overview Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent comprehensive public institution of higher education. For two consecutive years, Rutgers has been ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers and holds #64 of 500 employers nationwide. Responsibilities Prepares data for analysis, including cleaning and linking multiple datasets. Conducts statistical analyses using longitudinal (panel) data. Creates publication‑ready tables and figures. Reviews and synthesizes relevant academic literature. Assists with drafting manuscripts for publication. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in public health, quantitative social sciences or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience analyzing survey data, ideally longitudinal (panel) data. Experience with data cleaning and merging/linking datasets. Strong background in quantitative analysis. Proficiency in Stata. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience writing academic research papers. Ability to follow detailed instructions. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree. Benefits 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 Details Position Status: Part Time Working Hours: 19.5 hours per week Work Arrangement: may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment: Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Salary: $22 per hour (final offer based on qualifications, experience, and department or grant funds) Location Rutgers University – New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rutgers University