Research Project Assistant (Farris Lab)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Project Assistant (Farris 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 Department of Psychology within the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS). This position will play a critical role in ensuring the lab is prepared to resume in- person research activities. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Manages daily activities and personnel in the lab, including managing files, databases, and physical and electronic materials relevant to the on-going study in an accurate and organized fashion. Corresponds appropriately within the lab to other study personnel, and externally (e.g., recruitment company, business office, IRB). Screens, schedules, and runs appointments for study participants. Conducts assessments and other study procedures with standardized research study protocol. Tracks, schedules, and conducts follow up appointments in accordance with protocol. Assembles all participant data files (physical and electronic) in an organized fashion with great attention to detail and accuracy while ensuring participants’ confidentiality is protected. Maintains accurate and up-to-date databases, regularly updating participant tracking, data tracking, and payment databases.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
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
Grade	03
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	48372.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	60147.000
Annual Maximum Salary	71921.000
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

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree in a related field or discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant research experience, and knowledge.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Good communication skills and computer literacy. Experience compiling and organizing varied data. Strong organizational, written, and verbal skills.
Preferred Qualifications	Two years of relevant experience in an administrative function, good communication and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy. Experience working with SPSS, Qualtrics, and other data analysis software. Prior coordination of clinical research. Prior experience coordinating clinical psychology research. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as clinical skills.
Equipment Utilized	The Research Lab Coordinator will use software such as Excel, SPSS and Qualtrics for data management. This skill is not required to obtain the position though general analytic skills are strongly preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Applicants will arrange own transportation to New Brunswick and should have a professional demeanor appropriate to a clinical psychology research setting and the ability to work effectively within a coordinated team.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0493
Posting Open Date	03/08/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants	The primary work environment will be 1 Spring St, the location of the ABUSA and REHAB Labs.
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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