Research Specialist - Taylor Lab

Overview The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) at Rutgers University is the largest academic unit of the University and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning humanities, social, physical and life sciences and over 100 different majors, plus programs, centers, bureaus and institutes. SAS has a membership of over 2,000 permanent and temporary faculty (instructional and research), teaching and graduate assistants, part-time lecturers, and post-doctoral appointees, and over 500 administrative staff. Arts and Sciences delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and service missions of the School. We are committed to providing academic departments, programs, and centers in the School of Arts and Sciences with reliable and trusted service, clear policies and procedures, innovative technologies, and a commitment to administrative excellence and efficiency. Located in New Jersey, Rutgers University is a premiere, Research 1, public land grant institution that reflects the broad spectrum of backgrounds in the state. The School of Arts and Sciences, the largest and most comprehensive school at Rutgers University, is especially interested in candidates who can advance the goals and values expressed in the SAS Strategic Plan . Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our mission of excellence. Responsibilities Manages the coordination of large-scale virtual reality (VR) data collection and VR-related data analysis. Develops and drafts manuscripts for publication. Salary $30 - $35 hourly 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 Job Details Position Status: Full Time Working Hours: 40 Daily Work Shift: Day Work Arrangement: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the View email address on click.appcast.io Application System. Posting Open Date: 05/19/2026 Posting Close Date: 05/28/2026 Location: Piscataway, NJ Campus: Rutgers University‑New Brunswick, Livingston (RU‑New Brunswick) Qualifications Bachelor's degree in psychology or closely related field/discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Two years of relevant research experience. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Competency using statistical packages SPSS, MPlus, and R, data reduction techniques for eye‑tracking and position tracking VR measures, and survey and study development. Extensive experience developing and drafting manuscripts for publication. 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. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: #J-18808-Ljbffr Rutgers University