Research Assistant

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department Department SPH - Urban & Global Public Health 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. Rutgers School of Public Health ( SPH ) is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant in the Department of Urban & Global Public Health located in Newark, NJ. The Temporary Research Assistant, under the supervision of Dr. Mobolaji Ibitoye, will support data analysis for ongoing research projects addressing the sexual, reproductive, and maternal health needs of underserved populations. The Temporary Research Assistant will also work on IRB protocols and assist with the preparation of research abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations. Assists with coding of interview transcripts and analysis of qualitative data. Conduct statistical analysis. Assists with data extraction FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Salary Details $25/hour Minimum Salary 15.92 Mid Range Salary 75.00 Maximum Salary 150.00 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. 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 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 Bachelor’s Degree Prior experience in qualitative data analysis outside the classroom Prior experience in statistical analysis outside the classroom Proficient in Stata or other statistical software Interest in sexual, reproductive, and maternal health/global health Master’s Degree Posting Number 26ST0198 Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Off Campus City Newark State NJ 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. 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