Temporary Research Assistant

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. Posting Summary 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. Responsibilities Assist with coding of interview transcripts and analysis of qualitative data. Conduct statistical analysis. Assist with data extraction. Qualifications 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. 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. Employment Details Position Status: Part Time. Working Hours: 19.9 maximum. Standard Hours: 35.00. Daily Work Shift: Day. FLSA: Nonexempt. Grade: 99H. Salary: $25 per hour. Salary Range: Minimum $15.92, Mid $75.00, Maximum $150.00. 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, affectation or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including refusal to submit to genetic testing), 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: #J-18808-Ljbffr