Research Project Assistant - Behavioral Health and Policy

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Project Assistant for the Institute for Health, HealthCare Policy, and Aging Research. The role involves supporting behavioral medicine research projects, including participant screening, data collection, and project management.

The position works under the supervision of Login George, PhD, Assistant Professor, and offers a hybrid work arrangement with a focus on integrity and ethical research practices.

Qualifications

• Must possess a strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be a good collaborator.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be well organized and have a high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once by prioritizing time to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, the highest standards of research ethics.

Responsibilities

• Conduits participant recruitment, screening, and enrollment activities for research studies.
• Develops periodic progress reports detailing study milestones, participant enrollment, data collection status, and project outcomes.
• Reviews, cleans, organizes, and manages research data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity.
• Supports the implementation and day-to-day coordination of research studies in accordance with approved study protocols and institutional requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field

Job description

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Project Assistant for the Institute for Health, HealthCare Policy, and Aging Research. The role involves supporting behavioral medicine research projects, including participant screening, data collection, and project management.

The position works under the supervision of Login George, PhD, Assistant Professor, and offers a hybrid work arrangement with a focus on integrity and ethical research practices.