Recruitment/Posting Title Research Associate III Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department Inst-Hth,Hth Care Pol&Agng Res 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, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Associate III for the Institute for Health (IFH) within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Research Associate III is to engage diverse community-dwelling older Chinese adults for aging-related research.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Participating in stakeholder meetings to identify optimal strategies for community engagement. Presenting on-going research projects at community events and health fairs, and engaging individual older Chinese adults for research participation (including follow-up). Recording and evaluating success of engagements and contacts. Verifying accuracy of an existing database of older adults through mail and email. Working with faculty to collect and enter respondent data for analysis. Reviewing data for integrity and adherence to study protocols. Assistance with study management and coordination. Assistance with preparing Mandarin-based surveys and communications. Special projects as assigned based on demonstrated knowledge and job skills. Serves as primary liaison with Chinese community organizations in NY/NJ/PA areas Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift 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, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. FLSA Exempt Grade 18S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 51169.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 60954.00 Annual Maximum Salary 71835.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description HPAE 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.



Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP