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 ResearchThe 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 enter for Population Behavioral Health within the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research (IFH). The primary role of the position is participant recruitment and screening, obtaining consent, coordinating study schedules, conducting data collection, and related administrative tasks related to data collection.Among the key duties of the position are the following:Provides research management of assigned duties and ensure that program proceeds as planned.Communicates and collaborates with the study team to maintain involvement in all facets of the research project.Supports ongoing research projects involving community outreach, participant recruitment, and data collection among Chinese immigrants in community settings. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 03 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 50065.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 62252.00 Annual Maximum Salary 74438.00 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 Nursing, Public Health, Psychology, or other related social sciences fields 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 is required. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficiency in English and Chinese is required.Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively liaise with participants, team members, and community partners.Must be willing to travel for participant recruitment and data collection.Excellent computer literacy. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with community organizations for participant recruitment is preferred.Able to speak Cantonese is preferred. Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment May require travel to research participant's homes or other meeting location to conduct research activities. Special Conditions Flexible schedule (including weekends) is preferred. Posting Details Posting Number 24ST2566 Posting Open Date 11/11/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick City New Brunswick 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 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. 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