Recruitment/Posting Title Research Teaching Specialist IV Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department RWJ-Psychiatry-Internship-IMHS 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 Teaching Specialist IV for the department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, implements multiple research studies relating to the mental health and substance use of New Jersey residents. These studies primarily focus on the treatment needs of individuals with substance use disorders and are conducted in substance abuse treatment settings. The position involves assisting study coordinators, implementing study protocols, recruiting and interviewing study participants, assisting temporary PT research assistants, analyzing study data, and preparing reports.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: Under direction of the Principal Investigator, the RTS IV will assist with the management of research projects including, but not limited to, research on people with opioid use disorders and opioid use disorder treatment. Performs various research procedures relative to the ongoing research protocols. Recruits and enrolls participants in research studies, which will involve multiple substance use treatment programs throughout the state of NJ. Maintains confidential research records and ensures that records are always secured.  Accurately and comprehensively documents all contact with participants. Tracks and schedules research participant appointments. Conducts participant interviews and other data collection. Assists with database management; literature searches; communication with the IRB office. Attends project-specific training and research project meetings. Provide on-site office coverage as needed. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. FLSA Exempt Grade 19S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 53343.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 63617.00 Annual Maximum Salary 75246.00 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