Research Coordinator - Kleiman Lab

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits (defined-contrib.)

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a part-time Research Coordinator for the Kleiman Lab in the Psychology Department to support suicide risk studies on inpatient units at UBHC. Responsibilities include screening and enrolling participants, administering interviews, configuring EMA apps, training staff, and maintaining data systems and regulatory documents.

The role involves assisting with data entry, dashboards, and follow-up assessments, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical study

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, public health, social work, or related field plus two years of human-subjects research experience.
• Experience following established study protocols and IRB requirements.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work with distressed participants and teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify eligible participants, obtain informed consent, and enroll in studies.
• Administer interviews and questionnaires; assist with EMA apps and wearable devices.
• Monitor data quality; manage logs and regulatory binders; assist with IRB submissions.
• Train and supervise undergraduates and volunteers; support lab meetings and study tasks.
• Work on-site in inpatient units with potential hybrid scheduling.

Skills

Follow research protocols

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Tools

REDCap

Qualtrics

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Wearable devices

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Research Coordinator - Kleiman Lab

Posting Number: 26TM0389

Department: Psychology

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.

Posting Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a part-time Research Coordinator for the Department of Psychology within The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS). This position will support studies of suicide risk conducted by the Kleiman Lab on the adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric units at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC). Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Identifies potentially eligible patients, approaches and screens them for eligibility, and obtains informed consent in coordination with UBHC clinical staff.
• Enrolls participants and completes baseline study procedures.
• Administers structured interviews and self-report questionnaires; installs and configures study smartphone apps for EMA; fits and orients participants to wearable sensors; and trains participants on study procedures.
• Monitors EMA compliance and wearable data streams via study dashboards; contacts participants to troubleshoot technology issues and encourage adherence; schedules and conducts post-discharge follow-up assessments; implements the study risk-response protocol; and escalates concerns to the PI and/or clinical team as specified.
• Enters and verifies data in REDCap/Qualtrics; maintains screening, recruitment, and enrollment logs; documents protocol deviations and adverse events; prepares enrollment reports; maintains regulatory binders; and supports IRB submissions and continuing reviews.
• Assists in training and provides day-to-day direction to undergraduate research assistants and volunteers supporting inpatient studies, and checks the quality of their work.
• Participates in lab and study team meetings; assists with literature searches, manuscript and grant preparation tasks; and supports lab management.

FLSA: Nonexempt

Salary Details: $25 - $30 per hour

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: Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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 Status: Part Time

Working Hours: 19.5 hours per week

Daily Work Shift: Day

Work Arrangement: Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, 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 FlexWork@RU Application System.

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, public health, social work, or a related field plus two years of experience in human-subjects research, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications and Licenses

• Must complete CITI human-subjects research training, all UBHC onboarding/credentialing requirements (e.g., background check, health screening, HIPAA training), and study-specific protocol training upon hire.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to follow a research protocol precisely.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact sensitively and professionally with individuals in acute psychiatric distress, with adolescents, and with families.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and reliability.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a two-person team in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Proficiency with standard productivity software (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) and comfort learning new technologies (smartphone apps, wearable devices, web-based data-capture systems).
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and to work in compliance with HIPAA and IRB requirements.
• Must adhere to all UBHC safety, infection-control, and unit policies, and must work in pairs with another research staff member while on the units.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting research or clinical work in inpatient psychiatric, emergency department, or other clinical settings.
• Experience with suicide risk assessment or research with populations at elevated risk for suicide (e.g., administering the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale or similar measures).
• Experience obtaining informed consent, including consent/assent procedures with minors and their parents/guardians.
• Experience with ecological momentary assessment (EMA), smartphone-based data collection, or wearable sensors.
• Familiarity with REDCap, Qualtrics, and EMA platforms (e.g., MetricWire); basic familiarity with R or similar software.
• Experience in assisting with training or directing undergraduate research assistants.

Equipment Utilized

• Desktop/laptop computers.
• Study-issued smartphones and tablets.
• Wearable physiological sensors (e.g., Empatica wristbands).
• Smartphone EMA platform (e.g., MetricWire).
• REDCap and Qualtrics.
• Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, Secure File Storage (e.g., Rutgers Box/OneDrive), and other Rutgers/UBHC systems as required for study activities.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent walking and standing while on the units, transporting study equipment (laptop, tablet, devices) up to approximately 15 lbs.
• Extended periods of computer work.
• Standard hours are weekdays during unit recruitment hours, occasional schedule flexibility may be required based on unit schedules and participant availability.
• Work is performed primarily on-site on locked adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric units at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, with additional time in the Kleiman Lab offices on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus.

Posting Details

Posting Open Date: 10/29/2026

Posting Close Date: 11/06/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Livingston (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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