Rutgers University

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.. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist I for the department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.. 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.

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Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Research Teaching Specialist I


Job Category
Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)


Department
RWJ-Psychiatry 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 Research Teaching Specialist I for the department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The Rabinowitz lab within the Rutgers Addition Research Center (https://addiction.rutgers.edu) is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist I to contribute a number of projects that focus on understanding genetic factors and environments that pay a role in substance use onset and the development of a substance use disorder. Under the direction of Dr. Rabinowitz, the employee will be responsible for the independent conduct of a significant element of a larger research activity and will conduct highly specialized and technical research.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Assist with writing and submitting IRB application.
Conduct data cleaning, processing, and analyses (e.g., linear mixed effects models, class/latent profile analysis, latent transition analysis), with a particular emphasis on genetic analyses.
Conduct research aligned with the scientific aims of the funded projects with an emphasis on the application of novel methodological and statistical approaches.
Present and summarize analyses in various formats including raw output, tables, and graphics, and oral and written reports for preparation of associated manuscripts for peer review and presenting at local, national, international conferences.
Provide support for research-related tasks (e.g., applications for publicly accessible data, funding agency project reports and communications).
Provide support and consultation to other members of the research team, to include staying current with latest theories and analytic methods related to the scope of the work.




Position Status
Full Time


Hours Per Week


Daily Work Shift


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, 2024. 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
Exempt


Grade
28S


Position Salary


Annual Minimum Salary
81539.000


Annual Mid Range Salary
99241.000


Annual Maximum Salary
116940.000


Standard Hours
37.50


Union Description
CWA, Local 1031


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
Ph.D. in a relevant science, or a Master’s Degree in a relevant science plus three (3) or more years of related research experience.
Prior supervisory/lead experience an asset.


Certifications/Licenses


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities






Preferred Qualifications


Equipment Utilized


Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment: Office (dry lab) environment. Moderate noise.


Special Conditions


Posting Details
Posting Number
24ST0118


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


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. 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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