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Recruitment/Posting Title Temporary Research Assistant (Sexual/Reproductive Health) Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department SPH - Urban & Global Public Health 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 School of Public Health (SPH) is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant (Sexual/Reproductive Health) for the Department of Urban-Global Public Health within the School of Public Health, located in Newark, NJ. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (Dr. Laura Lindberg), the Temporary Research Assistant will provide research assistance for projects related to sexual and reproductive health in the United States and New Jersey.
Duties include:
Conduct research activities including:
Identifying and synthesizing key literature related to sexual and reproductive health
Contributing to data collection, analysis and interpretation
Drafting and editing reports, manuscripts and presentation materials
Formatting to meet journal specifications, including text, tables and figures
Checking and formatting references in Zotero
Create tables and figures for manuscripts and presentations using Excel
Assist with preparing presentations using Powerpoint or Canva
FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Salary Details $22-$25/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:
Position Status Part Time Working Hours 19.9 maximum hours per week Standard Hours 35.00 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Union Description Hourly Employees Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Position Pension Eligibility None
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Minimum Education and Experience Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
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Posting Details
Posting Number 26ST0979 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location Details
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