Research Assistant

Position Details Title: Research Assistant Posting Number: 26TM0232 Department: CMBN Employment: Temporary Staff Appointment – Salaried 12‑Month, 40 hours per week, Full Time Compensation: $42,000 to $50,000 per year Location: Rutgers University–Newark, Newark, NJ Position Overview Our brains determine who we are; how we see, hear, and smell, how we move, touch, and talk, how we remember and forget, how we feel, expect, and plan. The mission of the Center for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN) of the School of Arts & Sciences, Newark (SASN) is to advance understanding of the brain’s structure and function through excellence in neuroscience research and training. Our researchers pursue this goal through an integrative approach that cuts across the boundaries of traditional disciplines. They combine molecular, electrophysiological, neurochemical, anatomical, imaging, behavioral, and neuropsychological methods to analyze how the brain works, develops, interacts with the environment, and is modified by experience in health and disease. CMBN is also committed to serving the academic and surrounding Newark communities through educational outreach, community service, and research internship programs that train undergraduate and high‑school students. Posting Summary Rutgers University – Newark is seeking a Research Assistant who will report directly to the Principal Investigator in CMBN. The Research Assistant assists with daily laboratory research and experiments. Responsibilities include recruiting participants for research studies, setting up the laboratory and equipment, assisting with experiments, tracking and collecting data, maintaining the lab space, scheduling its use, monitoring supplies, and troubleshooting minor equipment failures. All work is performed in compliance with the procedures, policies, and processes of the Laboratory, CMBN, SASN and Rutgers University. Responsibilities Recruit participants for research studies, schedule and assist with interviews and tests. Develop outreach materials for recruitment—including email, social networking, newspapers, radio, and other relevant media outlets. Assist with maintenance of lab space and equipment in a clean, safe, and organized manner. Monitor laboratory supplies and equipment, schedule use, and troubleshoot minor equipment failures. Qualifications and Experience Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/technical discipline or equivalent experience in laboratory technician or research study protocols and tests. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: Ability to carry out research protocols, use laboratory equipment, and maintain laboratory safety. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field and at least one year of research experience in human electrophysiological methods and with diverse populations. Equipment Utilized EEG acquisition equipment. Physical Demands and Work Environment Research laboratory environment; must adhere to policies for research labs and human subjects, including protection of minors. Lifting up to 30 pounds. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of 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, or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at the following web address: #J-18808-Ljbffr Rutgers University