Research Assistant, Program for Disability Research

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid vacation

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Program for Disability Research at Rutgers University seeks a research assistant to support a qualitative project on disability accommodation practices within a large healthcare organization. The role involves developing a peer-reviewed manuscript from interview data and translating findings into concise briefs for human resources, managers, and organizational leaders.

A candidate with strong qualitative and quantitative skills, excellent writing, and interest in disability inclusion is

Qualifications

• Qualitative research methods experience including interview analysis, coding, and synthesis.
• Proficiency with qualitative or mixed-methods software (NVivo, Dedoose, R, STATA, Qualtrics).
• Strong written communication to translate findings for non-academic audiences.
• Experience with program evaluation, research design, or policy-oriented research.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support a qualitative project examining department-level variation in disability accommodation practices.
• Develop a peer-reviewed manuscript using existing interview data.
• Conduct qualitative coding and analysis as needed.
• Translate findings into practitioner-oriented briefs for HR, managers, and leaders.
• Assist in performing quantitative analysis on disability survey data and Manuscript preparation.

Skills

Qualitative research methods

Interview analysis

Coding

Thematic synthesis

Strong writing

Quantitative analysis

Data translation to briefs

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

NVivo

Dedoose

R

STATA

Qualtrics

Job description

Research Assistant, Program for Disability Research

Department: Human Resource Management

Salary Details: A minimum of $1000 for the contract period.

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

Position Summary

The Program for Disability Research at the School of Management and Labor Relations seeks a research assistant. This research assistant will support a qualitative research project examining department-level variation in disability accommodation practices within a large healthcare organization. They will assist in developing a peer-reviewed manuscript using existing interview data, conduct qualitative coding and analysis as needed, and translate research findings from the Employer Disability Practices Center into concise, practitioner-oriented briefs for human resources, managers, and organizational leaders. A research assistant with quantitative skills will also be asked to conduct quantitative analysis on disability survey data and help prepare manuscripts based on that analysis. This role is ideal for an emerging researcher with strong qualitative and quantitative research skills, excellent writing ability, and interest in disability inclusion, workplace culture, and applied research translation.

Position Status

Part Time

Posting Number

26FA0953

Posting Dates

Open: 10/23/2026

Close: 10/31/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Sociology, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• Demonstrated experience with qualitative research methods, including interview analysis, coding, and thematic synthesis.
• Proficiency with qualitative or mixed-methods software (e.g., NVivo, Dedoose, R, STATA , Qualtrics).
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex findings into clear, accessible language for non-academic audiences.
• Experience with program evaluation, research design, or policy-oriented research.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing practitioner-or policy-focused briefs or reports.
• Familiarity with workplace disability issues, equity research, or organizational culture studies.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadline.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Any documents that support your application as you deem appropriate.

Immunization Requirements

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