Recruitment/Posting Title Research Project Assistant (Parker Lab) Job Category URA-AFT Administrative Department SAS - Psychology Overview 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.

SAS delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and the mission and goals of Rutgers University.
The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Project Assistant for the Psychology department within the School of Arts & Sciences. This position is for a Research Project Assistant working in a new neuroscience lab run Dr. Philip Parker. This position will play a critical role in getting the lab started and ensuring we are able to begin and maintain our research activities.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: Performs experiments measuring and manipulating neural activity during behavior or in ex vivo preparations in mice. Supports daily activities and personnel in the lab, including managing a mouse colony, files, databases, and physical and electronic materials in an accurate and organized fashion. Creates study protocols for new studies. Develops experimental stimuli and materials. Manages data. Creates data analysis pipelines. Proofreads research publications and grants. 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 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