Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Research Project Assistant (Research Assistant) Job Category URA-AFT Administrative Department GSAPP - Clinical Psychology Overview At the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, we provide the nation's highest quality doctoral education and training, which develops outstanding practitioners and fosters personal leadership to advance the practice and field of professional psychology. Since the establishment of our Psychological Clinic in 1929 and the school's founding in 1974, we have become the "gold standard" in the education and training of qualified and competent direct-service psychologists. The mission of GSAPP is threefold: education, research/scholarship, and public service. Its goal is to prepare well-educated, qualified, and competent direct-service psychologists who have a special commitment to direct community involvement and to underserved populations-professionals who can integrate scientific knowledge with innovation in the delivery of psychological services to individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Professionals receiving a doctoral degree in psychology should be capable of extending psychological knowledge and exhibiting the high level of analytic skills and theoretical understanding needed to use existing and emerging psychological knowledge. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Assistant (Research Assistant) for The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP). Responsibilities for this position are related to grant-funded research examining social disconnection and suicide risk in older adults as well as other research activities in the Psychopathology and Interpersonal Functioning Lab directed by Dr. Nicole Cain at Rutgers University. This position is fully grant funded. Among the key duties of the position are the following: * Recruits, screens, schedules, and consents participants. * Organizes and oversees data collection, data entry, and data management. * Maintains all study protocols and ensuring research participant compliance with smartphone-based real-time monitoring. * Prepares IRB applications, renewals, and amendments. * Serves as a liaison for study staff and training and coordinating volunteer students to support daily administrative research tasks. * Conducts literature searches and collecting scientifically and empirically supported relevant data to assist in manuscript, grant, and conference presentation preparation. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 03 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 50065.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 62252.00 Annual Maximum Salary 74438.00 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. Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience * Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Previous experience working in psychology research and must possess skills in word processing, excel, data collection (e.g., Microsoft Office, Qualtrics), and data analytic programs (e.g., SPSS, R, SAS). * Experience with developing and maintaining research databases (e.g., Excel, Qualtrics). * Experience interacting with diverse populations and strong communication skills as the position will take a leadership role in working with participants and recruitment partners in the greater New Jersey area. * Strong organization and time-management skills as this person will take a leadership role in coordinating and implementing grant-funded research projects. Preferred Qualifications * Master's Degree in psychology or related field. * Previous research experience (particularly project coordination). * Knowledge of general principles and practices within psychology or a related field and the ability to use that knowledge for practical application. * Familiarity with data analytic programs (e.g., SPSS, R, SAS, and/or MPlus). * Experience and/or training in interviewing and diagnostic assessment. Equipment Utilized * Microsoft Office. * Qualtrics, data analytic programs (e.g., SPSS, R, SAS, and/or MPlus). Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 25ST0901 Posting Open Date 05/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City Piscataway 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 Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field? * Yes * No Applicant Documents Required Documents * Resume/CV * Cover Letter/Letter of Application * List of Professional References (contact Info) Optional Documents