Research Project Assistant (REHAB Lab)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Research Project Assistant for the REHAB Lab in the Psychology department. This role is ideal for post-baccalaureates aiming for research experience in clinical psychology or medicine. The assistant will support lab operations and NIH-funded research projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. in a relevant field required.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in day-to-day lab operations and coordinates NIH-funded grants.
• Ensures continuation of research activities.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Written Skills

Verbal Skills

Education

B.A./B.S. in a social science/health field

Tools

SPSS

Qualtrics

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) is the largest academic unit at Rutgers University and the center of the undergraduate experience on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning the liberal arts. SAS offers more than 100 majors and minors across the life sciences, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and mathematical and physical sciences with research centers and institutes across the school. With a diverse student body of more than 20,000 students, SAS has a membership of over 1,700 faculty members, more than 500 administrative staff, and 200,000 living alumni.

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Project Assistant (REHAB Lab)
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	SAS - Psychology
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Project Assistant (REHAB Lab) for the department of Psychology within the School of Arts and Sciences. This position is particularly well-suited for post-baccalaureates seeking research experience prior to graduate programs in clinical psychology or medicine. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assists day-to-day lab operations, as well as helping to coordinate two separate NIH-funded grants. One grant focuses on tobacco use disorder and the other grant focuses on cardiac rehabilitation. Plays a critical role in ensuring the continuation of research activities.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	03
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	50065.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	62252.00
Annual Maximum Salary	74438.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	A B.A./B.S. in a social science/health field.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent organizational, written, and verbal skills.
Preferred Qualifications	Prior experience coordinating human research. Experience working with SPSS, Qualtrics, and other data management and analysis software. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in one or more of the following areas: (a) research in behavioral medicine, anxiety, and/or substance use, (b) clinical trial coordination, psychophysiology, and/or (d) data management. We will prioritize applicants with interest in clinical psychology, health psychology, and addiction science.
Equipment Utilized	Applicant would be trained in the use of all technology and equipment relative to the specific study procedures. Examples of commonly used equipment and technology in study protocols include: Fitbits, accelerometers, digital audio recorders, blood pressure monitors, heart rate variability assessment, mobile phone-based data collection program.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	The position will involve in-person attendance at several of our work locations, including 1 Spring Street, New Brunswick (the location of the REHAB lab), 593 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick (the location of one of the Cardiac Rehab facilities), and 331 Route 206, Hillsborough (the location of the second Cardiac Rehab facility). The Research Project Assistant is expected to arrange their own transportation to our various research sites and should have a professional demeanor appropriate to a clinical psychology research setting and ability to work effectively within a coordinated team.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST1024
Posting Open Date	05/15/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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