Research Associate Il

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Nov 06, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Associate Il
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	NJMS-Emergency Medicine
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, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Associate II for the Department of Emergency Medicine at the New Jersey Medical School. Under direction, The Research Associate II, is responsible for the conduct of high-quality research in conjunction with faculty in the field of Emergency Medicine. Among the key duties of this position are the following: * Helps designs and conducts highly specialized and technical research. * Participates in the development and refining of research protocols using appropriate methodology in conjunction with faculty, residents and students. * Participates in the development of research ideas and translates them into executable research protocols. * Identifies funding opportunities, helps faculty through grant applications and develops a robust grant portfolio for the department. * Initiates and champions the IRB application and approval process. * Participates in the preparation of presentations (poster preparation/slides) of completed research at various forums. * Participates in the gathering of data, analysis and interpretation related to quality initiatives of the department.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	23S
Position Salary
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
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	PhD or Master's Degree in a relevant science plus three (3) years of related research experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Candidate must be highly motivated, have excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with departments faculty, students and residents. Sound knowledge of the IRB process, research methodology, statistical analysis and data interpretation. Proficiency with computer skills, literature searches and use of statistical software such as SPSS, SAS.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert forced up to ten (10) pounds.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1828
Posting Open Date	07/30/2024
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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