Cross-Cultural Research Lab Assistant

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutgers University seeks a part-time research assistant to work with faculty on cross-cultural occupational stress and health projects. You will assist with drafting manuscripts, conference proposals, and presentation materials, support survey design and administration, and coordinate with online panels and collaborators.

The role involves running statistical analyses, preparing IRB protocols, and guiding graduate students on research and statistics.

Qualifications

• Completed Master’s degree with emphasis on research experience in cross-cultural organizational psychology.
• Experience with cross-cultural research and measurement equivalence / bias.
• Proficiency in statistical software (SPSS, R, Mplus) and report writing; familiarity with IRB protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist with survey design, administration, data cleaning, and preliminary analyses (70%).
• Draft conference abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations (20%).
• Coordinate meetings with vendors, collaborators, and graduate researchers (10%).

Skills

Cross-cultural research

Statistical analysis

Writing proficiency

IRB processes

Education

Master’s degree in research-focused field

PhD in Industrial & Organizational Psychology or related

Tools

SPSS

R

Mplus

PROCESS

Job description

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

Salary

$7,500.00 - $10,500.00

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

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.

Certifications/Licenses

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

The work supports a research program within the Cross-Cultural Occupational Stress & Health Research (COSHR) Lab.

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.

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

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