Student Assistant, Part Time

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Student Assistant, Part Time Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department RWJ - Neuroscience & Cell Biol 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 Neuroscience & Cell Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, assists with laboratory research investigating the neural circuits underlying navigation, and decision-making. The student will contribute to behavioral experiments in mice, neural recording and optogenetic studies, data analysis, and general laboratory operations while receiving training in modern systems neuroscience techniques.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assist with behavioral experiments in mice, including preparation of experimental equipment and data collection.
• Assist with neural recording, fiber photometry, and optogenetic experiments under supervision.
• Analyze behavioral and neural datasets using MATLAB and/or Python.
• Read and discuss relevant neuroscience literature and participate and present in laboratory meetings.
• Handle additional related responsibilities as assigned by the Principal Investigator and assigned mentor.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Salary Details $25.00/hour Minimum Salary 15.92 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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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 (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status Part Time Working Hours 10 hours per week Standard Hours 20.00 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description Student Hourly Employees Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Position Pension Eligibility None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Must be a Rutgers Student, currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in neuroscience, biology, engineering, computer science, psychology, or a related field.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interest in neuroscience research and quantitative analysis required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with programming (MATLAB, C or Python) are desirable but not required.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Sitting, standing. No special vision required.
• Work Environment: Laboratory environment with moderate noise.

Special Conditions

• Training will be provided.

Posting Details

Posting Number 26ST1615 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS) City Piscataway 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a Rutgers Student, currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in neuroscience, biology, engineering, computer science, psychology, or a related field?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application