Research Assistant (Multiple Vacancies)

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Assistant (Multiple Vacancies)

Posting Number 23TM0279

Department SASN - Center for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN)

Overview

Our brains determine who we are; how we see, hear, and smell, how we move, touch, and talk, how we remember and forget, how we feel, expect, and plan. The mission of the Center for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience ( CMBN ), School of Arts & Sciences, Newark ( SASN ), is to advance understanding of the brain’s structure and function through excellence in neuroscience research and training.

Our researchers pursue this goal through an integrative approach that cuts across the boundaries of traditional disciplines. They combine molecular, electrophysiological, neurochemical, anatomical, imaging, behavioral, and neuropsychological methods to analyze how the brain works, develops, interacts with the environment, and is modified by experience in health and disease. CMBN is also committed to serving the academic and surrounding Newark communities through educational outreach, community service, and research internship programs that train undergraduate and high school students.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Research Assistant. Reporting directly to the Principal Investigator in the Center for Molecular Behavioral Neuroscience ( CMBN ) and under the guidance of the Lab Manager, the Research Assistant provides daily research support.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

• Screening and scheduling research subjects
• Administration of neuropsychological tests to human subjects
• Managing databases and subject files
• Working in a manner that furthers the mission of the Laboratory, CMBN , SASN , and RU-N
• Handling sensitive information regarding subject participation
• Managing student workers in the lab
• Working in compliance with the procedures, policies, and processes of the Laboratory, CMBN , SASN , and Rutgers University
• Frequently communicating key updates at lab meetings
• Managing and reporting the data for multiple projects
• Assisting the Lab Manager with IRB Continuing Review applications and on the preparation of other lab documents

Position dependent on adequate external funding.

Position Status Full Time

Hours Per Week 40

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. (Approval not required)

FLSA Nonexempt

Position Salary $42,000 - $47,000

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a scientific/technical discipline is required, or a combination of education and experience in conducting and/or managing human behavioral research on aging and/or Alzheimer’s disease, preferably within urban and minority communities

Certifications/Licenses

Preferred Qualifications

• Further, experience with the administration and interpretation of neuropsychological assessments is preferred
• Graduate degree is a plus
• Experience in writing research protocols, grants, and scientific publications is a plus

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential
• Ability to interface with the public, especially older African Americans, is essential (manage potential stressful situations and communicate effectively with potentially distressed or difficult research participants)
• Experience with administering neuropsychological assessments of cognition, behavior, and/or health is required.
• Must be willing to be trained on the administration of all neuropsychological tasks relating to the various lab experiments, as required
• Must be willing to be trained to run a Polysomnography ( PSG ) device for the purposes of conducting nap/sleep studies as well as to run analyses
• Must be willing to be trained to collect saliva samples and take participants’ weight, height, and blood pressure
• Must complete any training and certifications to work with human subjects, as required by the University
• Strong organizational and administrative skills are necessary, detail-oriented

Equipment Utilized

• Work with various statistical analysis software, such as SPSS and Matlab
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Knows or will learn all equipment, software, and specialized materials needed to support the effective and efficient performance of this position

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Relevant safety procedures are mandatory
• Must adhere to University, SASN , and CMBN policies and procedures for research labs and human subjects, including and not limited to, Protection of Minors
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Laboratory environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Open Date 05/15/2023

Posting Close Date 08/13/2023

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers University-Newark

Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark

City Newark

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 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees (https://policies.rutgers.edu/60-1-35-currentpdf) , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals (https://policies.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/100-3-1-current.pdf) , 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

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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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