Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Research Associate II |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) |
| Department |
SHP-Dean's office-Admin |
| 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 five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, 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-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's 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 School of Health Professions (
SHP) is seeking a Research Associate II to work in the Dean's Office of Research.
Under the direction of the Sr. Methodologist faculty member, the Research Associate II is responsible for the independent conduct of a significant element of a larger research activity. This individual will design and conduct highly specialized and technical research.
The Research Associate II will work closely with the Sr. Methodologist in data collection, QA and management of different datasets, analysis, and communication of the results. The Research Associate II will also be responsible for overseeing and training of junior analysts in evidence synthesis methods and approaches.
In addition the Research Associate II will work closely with the Senior Methodologist when communicating with VA entities and will be expected to attend weekly meetings in addition to other meetings as required. The Research Associate II will also serve as co-author on reports, methodological documents and articles summarizing study findings.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Performs research operations independently, relating to investigatory activities of a project, followed by appropriate manuscript publications and grant preparations.
- Independently carry out data extraction, and data cleaning to prepare for analysis.
- Assist Sr. Methodologist in creating status reports and articles of research findings.
- Assist Sr. Methodologist to communicate with AHBPCE and the VA HOME (Health Outcomes Military Exposures) regarding data character, results, and outputs (e.g., cleaned data matrices) as needed for different evidence synthesis products: reports for policy decision-making, public and civilian consumption, formal academic manuscripts.
- Independent and group communication with clinical and experimental collaborators.
- Ensure research deliverables are met according to set milestones.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Hours Per Week |
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| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
23S |
| Position Salary |
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| 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 |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- 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.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- History of participation in at least one evidence synthesis project.
- Experience with creation, cleaning and management of data repositories
- Ability to identify and extract quantitative data from research reports (e.g., published academic manuscripts).
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Familiarity with meta-analytic statistical techniques is a plus.
- Familiarity with and experience with R and/or Stata is a plus.
- Experience with online evidence synthesis platform.
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS:
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| Special Conditions |
Daily work schedule 9:00am-5:00pm |
Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST0507 |
| Posting Open Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark |
| Home Location Campus |
Newark (RBHS) |
| City |
Newark |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
Stanley S Bergen Jr Bldg
65 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07107 |
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. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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Rutgers University
Mar 06, 2025