Student Assistant (3) Vacancies

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a highly motivated Student Assistant for the Toosizadeh Lab in the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences. This position involves conducting research related to aging and biomechanics, programming using MATLAB or Python, and working as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role requires a fully on-site commitment at the Newark campus, making it ideal for current Rutgers students looking to gain hands-on research experience.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Educational benefits for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Current student must have basic knowledge of programming languages.
• Experience in Machine Learning or in related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on aging, cognitive frailty, and biomechanics.
• Data collection from hospitals and data post-processing.
• Publish research findings in journals.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Research

Education

Current Rutgers Student

BS in computer science or related discipline

Job description

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Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department

Overview

New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers School of Health Professions ( SHP ) is seeking a highly motivated Student Assistant to work within the Toosizadeh Lab in the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences.

In this role, the Student Assistant will work on translational projects at the intersection of biomechanics, frailty and cognitive impairment assessment, and machine learning. Within this research program, the goal is to address the critical aging research questions:

• Can a dynamic stress-response model of physiological systems using a sub-maximal stress test replicate the results of real-life stress (such as invasive therapies)?
• Can, and to what extent, considering multiple physiological systems and interactions between them explain cognitive impairment in older adults using the stress-response model?

To support this work, an important component of this position will be to work as part of an interdisciplinary team spanning across colleges of engineering, medicine, and science. In addition, the Student Assistant will be required to lead independent research projects, work closely with medical collaborators and other students, and publish high-quality research each year.

Work will take place at one of two allocated locations based on requirements: Newark and/or New Brunswick/Piscataway Campuses.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Conduct research in the area of aging, cognitive frailty, and biomechanics.
• Data collection from hospitals: Robert Wood Johnson in New Brunswick and/or University Hospital in Newark
• Data Post-processing
• Programming (using MATLAB or Python)
• Publish journal articles.
• Presentation of research at national and international conferences.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 99H

Salary Details

Salary Details $17.00 per hour

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

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.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Union Description Non-Union

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Must be a current Rutgers Student.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of MATLAB , Python, or similar programming skills.
• Excellent written and oral English language skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in computer science, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline (students in public health, nursing, and physician assistant are also encouraged to apply) preferred.
• Experience in Machine Learning, human performance analysis, wearable sensors, fMRI, fNIRS, and/or ECG , preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Lab and hospitals.
• There are two data collection locations including Robert Wood Johnson in New Brunswick and/or University Hospital in Newark.
• Lab space is also available for data post-processing in each campus.

Special Conditions

• Position requires working on the Newark and Piscataway campus.

Posting Number

Posting Number 25ST1173

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 05/27/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)

City

City Newark

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Student Assistant (3) Vacancies Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department SHP-Rehab & Movement Overview New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Posting Summary Rutgers School of Health Professions ( SHP ) is seeking a highly motivated Student Assistant to work within the Toosizadeh Lab in the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences.

In this role, the Student Assistant will work on translational projects at the intersection of biomechanics, frailty and cognitive impairment assessment, and machine learning. Within this research program, the goal is to address the critical aging research questions:

Can a dynamic stress-response model of physiological systems using a sub-maximal stress test replicate the results of real-life stress (such as invasive therapies)?

Can, and to what extent, considering multiple physiological systems and interactions between them explain cognitive impairment in older adults using the stress-response model?

To support this work, an important component of this position will be to work as part of an interdisciplinary team spanning across colleges of engineering, medicine, and science. In addition, the Student Assistant will be required to lead independent research projects, work closely with medical collaborators and other students, and publish high-quality research each year.

Work will take place at one of two allocated locations based on requirements: Newark and/or New Brunswick/Piscataway Campuses.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Conduct research in the area of aging, cognitive frailty, and biomechanics.
• Data collection from hospitals: Robert Wood Johnson in New Brunswick and/or University Hospital in Newark
• Data Post-processing
• Programming (using MATLAB or Python)
• Publish journal articles.
• Presentation of research at national and international conferences.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Salary Details $17.00 per hour Minimum Salary Mid Range Salary Maximum Salary 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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Position Status Part Time Working Hours (per week) 19 hours per week Standard Hours 35.00 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. Union Description Non-Union Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Position Pension Eligibility Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

• Must be a current Rutgers Student.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of MATLAB , Python, or similar programming skills.
• Excellent written and oral English language skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in computer science, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline (students in public health, nursing, and physician assistant are also encouraged to apply) preferred.
• Experience in Machine Learning, human performance analysis, wearable sensors, fMRI, fNIRS, and/or ECG , preferred.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Lab and hospitals.
• There are two data collection locations including Robert Wood Johnson in New Brunswick and/or University Hospital in Newark.
• Lab space is also available for data post-processing in each campus.

Special Conditions

• Position requires working on the Newark and Piscataway campus.

Posting Details Posting Number 25ST1173 Posting Open Date 05/27/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location Details Stanley S Bergen Jr Bldg
65 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07107 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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Optional Documents

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