Research Assistant

Position Details
Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Assistant
Posting Number	23TM0562
Department	GSAPP - Clinical Psychology
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a part-time Research Assistant for the Context and Identity in Youth Treatment (CITY) Lab at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP). Led by Dr. Linda Oshin and based at Rutgers University, research conducted at the CITY Lab focuses on the social context of depression, emotion dysregulation, and suicidality among adolescents and young adults of color. Projects focus on adapting treatments for youth of color, promoting mental health service use among marginalized groups, and understanding barriers to accessing empirically supported treatments. The role is an hourly position (up to 19.5 hours per week) that will require in-person meetings at Rutgers’ New Brunswick campus. This will be an excellent position for a candidate who is interested in pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology in the future. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Manages day-to-day operations of active studies. Completes Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications. Trains and oversees research assistants. Supports grant management and research dissemination (e.g., manuscripts, presentations).
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week	19.5
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu .
FLSA	Nonexempt
Position Salary	$20 -$30
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Open Date	12/01/2023
Posting Close Date	02/05/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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