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 for the Rutgers Neuropsychology Laboratory (PI: Michelle Chen, PhD) within the Institute of Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research (IFH). The research project assistant will participate in several research projects funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other funding agencies.

Among the key duties of the position are the following: Subject recruitment, community engagement, and coordination of study visits. Conducts paper-and-pencil and computerized assessments and/or behavioral interventions. Assists the principal investigator in preparing regulatory documentation for the institutional review board and funding agencies. Trains new research staff and students. Provides general administrative support (e.g., ordering supplies, record keeping). Data management and analysis. Performs literature reviews. Assists with preparation of grant proposals and research dissemination (e.g., conference presentations, manuscript writing). Position Status Full 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