Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Student Assistant |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) |
| Department |
RWJ-Family Medicine-Research |
| 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 six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, 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 including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, 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 Student Assistant for the department of Family Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Seeking a graduate student assistant to join our team to work on aging research projects focused on psychosocial adjustment to multimorbidity among Hispanic/Latino older adults. Preferred candidate must have experience with qualitative data collection and analysis, and experience with community-engaged research. The qualified candidate is Bilingual English Spanish-speaking graduate student enrolled in social science and health fields, such as Psychology, Public Health, and Social Work. Able to work in the lab for at least two semesters. Opportunities for manuscript co-authorship. This is a hybrid position, with some travel to
NYC community-based organizations. Flexible work hours. Position starts August 2025.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Assist with recruitment and data collection for focus groups in community-based organizations.
- Communicate with research participants and coordinate logistics of focus groups.
- Assist with preparing materials to communicate study findings to lay audiences.
- Provide support with manuscript and grant development.
- Assist as needed with IRB submissions and other regulatory/administrative needs.
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Grade |
99H |
| Salary Details |
$20-$25 per hour |
| Minimum Salary |
15.49 |
| Mid Range Salary |
75.00 |
| Maximum Salary |
150.00 |
| Offer Information |
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Position Status |
Per Diem |
| Working Hours (per week) |
20 |
| Standard Hours |
40.00 |
| Daily Work Shift |
Day |
| Work Arrangement |
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| Union Description |
Student Hourly Employees |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
None |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Graduate student enrolled in social science and health fields, such as Psychology, Public Health, and Social Work.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- The qualified candidate should be Bilingual English Spanish-speaking graduate student enrolled in social science and health fields, such as Psychology, Public Health, and Social Work.
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- Work Environment: This is a hybrid position, with some travel to NYC community-based organizations.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST1454 |
| Posting Open Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Downtown New Brunswick |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
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