Research Project Assistant Job at Rutgers University
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Research Project Assistant
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department
GSAPP-Applied Psychology
Overview
At the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, we provide the nation’s highest quality doctoral education and training, which develops outstanding practitioners and fosters personal leadership to advance the practice and field of professional psychology. Since the establishment of our Psychological Clinic in 1929 and the school’s founding in 1974, we have become the “gold standard” in the education and training of qualified and competent direct-service psychologists.
The mission of GSAPP is threefold: education, research/scholarship, and public service. Its goal is to prepare well-educated, qualified, and competent direct-service psychologists who have a special commitment to direct community involvement and to underserved populations—professionals who can integrate scientific knowledge with innovation in the delivery of psychological services to individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Professionals receiving a doctoral degree in psychology should be capable of extending psychological knowledge and exhibiting the high level of analytic skills and theoretical understanding needed to use existing and emerging psychological knowledge.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Project Assistant for the Rutgers Lifespan Symptoms Profiles Achievements and Needs (LifeSPAN) in ASD Lab. The RA will coordinate multiple research projects focused on increasing understanding of autism in adulthood and assist in the integration of the lab with the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services Psychological Services Clinic.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Prepares IRB applications, renewals and amendments.
- Recruits, screens, schedules, and maintains ongoing contact with participants for research projects.
- Consents research participants and assists in ongoing data collection and extraction.
- Oversees data management (including data tracking, entry and curation, basic analysis).
- Trains and coordinates volunteer students to support daily administrative research tasks (e.g., conduct literature review, input references, formatting tables and figures).
- Supports scientific publication and grant submission (e.g., conduct literature review, input references, formatting tables and figures).
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Day
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, 2023. 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
44831.000
Annual Mid Range Salary
55743.000
Annual Maximum Salary
66655.000
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.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- B.A. in psychology or related field.
Certifications/Licenses
- Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver’s license would be required for this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Requires previous experience working in the area of clinical psychology research (particularly project coordination) and must possess skills in word processing, excel, REDCap and SPSS.
- In addition, must possess knowledge of general principles and practices within clinical psychology and the ability to use that knowledge for practical application.
- Experience with management of clinical research data using REDCap.
- In addition, clinical experience and/or training in psychoeducational and/or diagnostic assessment with autistic individuals is strongly desired (e.g., ADOS-2/ADI-R).
Preferred Qualifications
- Must have minimum 2 years experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other relevant clinical populations in clinical or research settings.
Equipment Utilized
- Requires proficiency in Microsoft office, Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Experience collecting data through the use of standard assessments, video coding and/or distribution of surveys.
- Proficiency using SPSS or equivalent programs.
- Familiarity with R, SAS and MPlus.
- Microsoft office, SPSS, REDCap.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
- Clean driving record.
Posting Details
Posting Number
23ST1242
Posting Open Date
05/12/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City
Piscataway
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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