Research Coordinator - READ Lab

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 36.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Rutgers University is seeking a Research Coordinator for the READ Lab within the Psychology Department. The role focuses on neurocognitive tasks, advanced statistics, and computational modeling to understand eating and anxiety disorders, with opportunities for graduate studies in clinical psychology or medicine.

The position involves coordinating study visits, data collection, data management, and collaboration with providers.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years of research experience.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Aufgaben

• Schedules subjects for study visits, administers questionnaires, collects medical histories and performs study procedures.
• Maintains rapport with subjects and coordinates follow-ups to ensure retention and communication with providers.
• Oversees subject reimbursement and resolves discrepancies.
• Ensures procedures, storage, data collection, and labeling are performed correctly.
• Performs chart reviews and extracts medical information for studies.
• Manages database structures for protocols and updates databases for analysis.
• Performs database queries and analyses.
• Designs case report forms, provides manuscript feedback, and maintains data quality.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Time management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Jobbeschreibung

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Research Coordinator - READ Lab

Posting Number: 26TM0388

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 Research Coordinator for the Research on Eating and Anxiety Disorders (READ) Lab within the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) - Psychology Department. The READ Lab's research projects focus on using neurocognitive tasks and advanced statistical approaches (including computational modeling) to better understand trajectories of symptoms and response to treatment in eating disorders, with the long‑term goal of informing the design of improved interventions for eating and anxiety disorders. This position is ideal for an individual with interest in deepening expertise in design and execution of research protocols (particularly those interested in clinical psychology and/or eating disorders) and data analysis, including those wishing to pursue graduate studies in clinical psychology or medicine.

Key Duties

• Schedules subjects for study visits, meets with them to administer questionnaires, collects medical histories, and performs study procedures.
• Maintains rapport and relationships with subjects to ensure effective communication and retention, responds to their diverse needs, schedules follow‑up appointments, and serves as their intermediary; discusses study outcomes with providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Oversees subject reimbursement and works to resolve discrepancies and issues.
• Works with staff to ensure procedures are completed, specimens are properly stored, required data are collected during visits, and correct shipping and labeling measures are followed.
• Conducts reviews of medical charts and electronic records to extract medical information and other data for use in studies.
• Manages database structures for each protocol, updates databases to improve data analysis and management, and creates new databases as needed.
• Performs database queries and analyses.
• Designs and enhances case report forms and data collection forms as needed, provides manuscript feedback, and continues to develop and maintain systems that ensure protocol adherence and data quality.
• Participates in the review and writing of protocols and related procedures to ensure institutional review board approval and compliance with University requirements.
• Maintains regulatory documents, monitors timelines for data submission, documents adverse events, and submits reports to the appropriate departments.

Salary Details

$26 -$30 per hour

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 Status

Full Time

Working Hours: 40 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

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of research experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment and diverse subject population.
• Ability to work well independently and complete projects in an organized and timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines.

Posting Details

Posting Open Date: 10/29/2026

Posting Close Date: 11/26/2026

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

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