Research Project Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

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 Ahmed lab at the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research. The position will work under the direction of Zeeshan Ahmed, PhD, Assistant Professor at the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research(IFH); Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers; The State University of New Jersey. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Scientific subjects and research focus primarily include but not limited to: artificial intelligence, machine learning, cardiovascular diseases, gene expression and variant analysis. Major research tasks include but not limited to: scientific literature reviewing, publications, grants writing, participating in lab meetings, presentations, exploring new ideas and validating hypotheses. Supports lab members and collaborative ventures.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
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	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field or discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant research experience, and knowledge of general principles and practices within a discipline and ability to use that knowledge for practical application.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Demonstrated analytical and research skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Essential ability to interact effectively and sustain relationships withinvestigators, colleagues, and partners at multiple locations Able to work independently and in teams. Excellent organization, planning, project management, and problem-solving skills. Good in communication, disciplined, experienced, and interested in abovementioned scientific subjects and research focus.
Preferred Qualifications	B.S./M.S/Ph.D.
Equipment Utilized	Regular office material, and access to the lab’s software and data related to the projects involved.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Flexible, can work in person and/or remote and/or hybrid.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0617
Posting Open Date	03/22/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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