Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Research Associate II Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department The Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies Overview The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (formerly Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies) is undergoing dynamic and transformative growth. The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies is one of the nation's leading tobacco focused research centers and its faculty have received over $50 million in extramural funding over the past two decades. The Institute's efforts are focused on their mission of reducing and ultimately eliminating, tobacco-related morbidity and mortality. Five Centers or Programs currently operate at the Institute including a Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science, the Center of Excellence for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco, the Tobacco Dependence Program, a Tobacco Industry Marketing Program, and a Tobacco Control Law & Policy Resource Center. Posting Summary Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (INTS) is seeking a Research Associate II. Under the direction of the Assistant Professor, this position is responsible for the conduct of highly specialized and technical research in the area of tobacco. Responsible for assisting in the management of tobacco research study activities, including design, analysis and reporting. Among the key duties of this position are the following: * Performs various research and administrative operations relative to ongoing tobacco-related investigatory activities at the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies. * Participates in the development of survey instruments and study stimuli, data coding, data management and analysis, and implementation of other activities as assigned to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives of the assigned project. * Assists in administrative tasks including but not limited to IRB submissions, participant recruitment and scheduling, and vendor communication. * Contributes to dissemination efforts (including conference presentations and journal publications). Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week 37.50 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 Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Ph. D. Degree or equivalent in a relevant science, or a Master's Degree in a relevant science plus three (3) years of related research experience. * * Experience with statistical software (such as SPSS, SAS, Stata, or Sudaan) and survey software (e.g., Qualtrics or Survey Monkey software) Preferred Qualifications * While not required, experience working with medical populations (e.g., cancer patients) would be considered favorably. Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 25ST0535 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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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 (*). * * Do you have a Ph. D. degree or equivalent in a relevant science, or a master's degree in a relevant science plus three (3) years of related research experience? * Yes * No * * Do you have experience with statistical software (such as SPSS, SAS, Stata, or Sudaan) and survey software (e.g., Qualtrics or Survey Monkey software)? * Yes * No Applicant Documents Required Documents * Resume/CV Optional Documents * Cover Letter/Letter of Application