Recruitment/Posting Title Research Project Assistant Job Category URA-AFT Administrative Department Inst-Hth,Hth Care Pol&Agng Res Overview Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is distinguished in its many efforts to advance health and wellness, and its broad reach, diversity, and expertise provides opportunities to address a wide array of health challenges. The Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research (IFH) facilitates collaboration among the social and behavioral sciences, clinical disciplines, basic sciences and related fields to promote research on critical population health issues. Tobias Gerhard serves as the director of IFH and brings together scholars across and beyond Rutgers into a vibrant interdisciplinary network that advances high quality research in core areas:

• Behavioral Health
• Health Economics
• Social and Cultural Determinants of Health
• Pharmacoepidemiology
• Violence Prevention
• Health Disparities
• Aging Research
• State Health Policy
• Health Services Research

The Institute communicates with many diverse audiences, including Rutgers faculty and students, government agencies (U.S. and abroad), nongovernmental organizations in various regions of the world, industries, foundations, and individual donors. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Assistant at the Center for Asian Health Promotion and Equity (CAHPE) within the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research (IFH). The position will directly report to the Center’s Principal Investigator and to faculty and department administrators at the Center by assisting with research proposals and ongoing research projects, and by supporting the day-to-day administrative operations of the Center. The Research Project Assistant will have the opportunity to work in a collegial work environment to support innovative, multidisciplinary studies.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: Conducts comprehensive literature review to support research projects and grant proposals. Provides assistance with required regulatory documentation (e.g., Institutional Review Board, Data Use Agreements). Provides basic support in the creation of code lists and data tables and conduct of data analyses as directed by Center faculty and staff. Assists with ongoing project support under the guidance of the faculty PI or project manager, including, but not limited to, scheduling and taking of minutes, providing assistance with reporting to funders, submission of procurement materials, and engaging with co-investigators, consultants, and other collaborators. Assists with grant submissions, protocol development, and manuscript development through drafting of passages under guidance from faculty, the review of formatting, spelling and grammar, and the creation of figures and tables. Provides general administrative support in support of CAHPE faculty, Center leadership, and CAHPE operations. ·Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Policy, and relevant data use agreements. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers’ regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. Performs other related duties as assigned. Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift 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 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