Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Project Assistant (The Hamilton Lab)
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	SAS - Psychology
Overview	The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) at Rutgers University is the largest academic unit of the University and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning humanities, social, physical and life sciences and over 100 different majors, plus programs, centers, bureaus and institutes. SAS has a membership of over 2,000 permanent and temporary faculty (instructional and research), teaching and graduate assistants, part-time lecturers, and post-doctoral appointees, and over 500 administrative staff. Arts and Sciences delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and service missions of the School. We are committed to providing academic departments, programs, and centers in the School of Arts and Sciences with reliable and trusted service, clear policies and procedures, innovative technologies, and a commitment to administrative excellence and efficiency. The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Project Assistant for the Department of Psychology within the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS). The position is for a Research Project Assistant in The Hamilton Lab (thehamiltonlab.org) in the Department of Psychology, directed by Dr. Jessica Hamilton. The Hamilton Lab conducts research on adolescent suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviors, with a focus on the risk and protective roles of social media use and sleep. The lab has a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, which the coordinator will contribute to through science communication efforts, community outreach, and mentorship of undergraduate (and high school) students. We are seeking applicants who are organized, creative, excellent at problem-solving, excited to contribute to and build the lab culture, and passionate about conducting research that impacts the community. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to gain research and clinical experience prior to graduate study in clinical psychology or related programs. Among the key duties of this position are the following: The position will primarily support a NIMH-funded study using innovative ambulatory methods (ecological momentary assessment, actigraphy, and smartphone sensing) to investigate social media and sleep disruption in adolescent suicide risk. In this position, the coordinator will have the opportunity to engage in every stage of the research process, including initiation and implementation of new research protocols, collecting, managing and analyzing data, as well as overseeing daily laboratory activities and supervising undergraduates.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	03
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	44831.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	55743.000
Annual Maximum Salary	66655.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
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 . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field (e.g., public health, pre-med) is required.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Prior research experience. The successful candidate will also have strong writing and verbal skills; excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrate strong organizational, leadership, and time-management skills with attention to detail; proficiency in managing multiple tasks; and working both independently as well as with a team; proficiency in word processing and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience interfacing with children and adolescents, preferably in clinical settings. Prefers one year of prior research experience is required (including as a volunteer or student), preferably in a psychology lab or other clinical sciences. Experience with data management, statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS), survey development and implementation (e.g., Qualtrics), and coding. Prefers Experience with lab management duties for at least a year which can include experience as a student and be interested in a 2-year commitment for this position.
Equipment Utilized	Microsoft Office Suite
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2265
Posting Open Date	08/30/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Livingston (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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