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Rutgers The State University Research Associate II in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Research Associate II
Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department The Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies
Overview
The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (formerly Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies) is undergoing dynamic and transformative growth. The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies is one of the nation's leading tobacco focused research centers and its faculty have received over $50 million in extramural funding over the past two decades. The Institute's efforts are focused on their mission of reducing and ultimately eliminating, tobacco-related morbidity and mortality.Five Centers or Programs currently operate at the Institute including a Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science, the Center of Excellence for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco, the Tobacco Dependence Program, a Tobacco Industry Marketing Program, and a Tobacco Control Law & Policy Resource Center.
Posting Summary
Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (INTS) is seeking a Research Associate II. Under the direction of the Assistant Professor, this position is responsible for the conduct of highly specialized and technical research in the area of tobacco. Responsible for assisting in the management of tobacco research study activities, including design, analysis and reporting.Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Performs various research and administrative operations relative to ongoing tobacco-related investigatory activities at the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies.
  • Participates in the development of survey instruments and study stimuli, data coding, data management and analysis, and implementation of other activities as assigned to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives of the assigned project.
  • Assists in administrative tasks including but not limited to IRB submissions, participant recruitment and scheduling, and vendor communication.
  • Contributes to dissemination efforts (including conference presentations and journal publications).

Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week 37.50
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 23S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 64244.00
Annual Mid Range Salary 76976.00
Annual Maximum Salary 91311.00
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description HPAE 5094
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
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ph. D. Degree or equivalent in a relevant science, or a Master's Degree in a relevant science plus three (3) years of related research experience.

  • Experience with statistical software (such as SPSS, SAS, Stata, or Sudaan) and survey software (e.g., Qualtrics or Survey Monkey software)
Preferred Qualifications
  • While not required, experience working with medical populations (e.g., cancer patients) would be considered favorably.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 25ST0535
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
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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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. 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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