Cross-Cultural Research Lab Assistant

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 84,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is seeking a part-time Cross-Cultural Research Lab Assistant in the Applied Psychology department. You will work with faculty on cross-cultural occupational stress projects, draft manuscripts, and assist with survey design and data collection.

Responsibilities include coordinating with research collaborators, performing initial statistical analyses, and supporting IRB protocols and graduate student researchers.

Qualifications

• Completed Master’s degree with emphasis on research experience in cross-cultural organizational psychology.
• Experience with cross-cultural research, measurement equivalence, and bias.
• Strong writing ability and familiarity with IRB processes.

Responsibilities

• Survey design, administration, data cleaning, and preliminary statistical analyses.
• Drafting conference proposals, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Coordinate meetings with vendors, collaborators, and graduate student researchers.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Research coordination

Academic writing

Survey design

Education

Master's degree with emphasis on research in cross-cultural organizational psychology

Tools

SPSS

R

Mplus

PROCESS

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title

Cross-Cultural Research Lab Assistant

Department

Applied Psychology

Salary Details

$7,500.00 - $10,500.00

Offer Information

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.

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

Posting Summary

Work with faculty on projects related to cross-cultural occupational stress and health, contributing to ongoing research efforts, including drafting manuscripts, conference proposals, presentation materials, supporting design and administration of surveys, coordinating with online research panel organization, as well as with research collaborators, running statistical analyses, preparing IRB protocols, and supporting graduate student researchers with research and statistics-related guidance.

Position Status

Part Time

Posting Number

26FA0819

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Completed Master's degree with emphasis on research experience in cross-cultural organizational psychology.
• Experience with cross-cultural research is required. The nuance of cross-cultural research necessitates deep understanding of challenges associated with measurement equivalence and bias.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in statistical software, e.g., SPSS, R, Mplus, or similar; skills in PROCESS, SEM (and CFA)-specifically multigroup modeling and invariance testing.
• Writing proficiency.
• IRB protocol and submission process

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Industrial & Organizational/Organizational Psychology/Organizational Behavior, or closely related field.
• Record of research & publication in the area of occupational health & stress and interest in cross-cultural organizational psychology

Equipment Utilized

Statistical software: SPSS, R, Mplus, PROCESS

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Computer access and access to aforementioned software

Overview

• 70 % 1. Survey design, administration, data cleaning, and preliminary statistical analyses.
• 20 % 2. Drafting conference proposal abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.
• 10 % 3. Coordinating and facilitating meetings with vendors, collaborators, and graduate student researchers

Statement

All decisions would be made by the supervisor with input and recommendations from the incumbent.

Posting Details

Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/281196

Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus

Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City

Piscataway

State

NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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