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Rutgers The State University Temporary Research Assistant-Multiple Vacancies in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Position Details
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Temporary Research Assistant-Multiple Vacancies |
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| Job Category | Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) |
| Department | CINJ-Pediatric Population Sci |
| Overview | Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Cultivating Diversity, Respect and Caring, Perseverance. |
| Posting Summary | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant to work in the Amaro Research Lab within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Temporary Research Assistant will support lab research activities. Broadly, the Amaro Research Lab aims to improve psychosocial outcomes for youth and families, including siblings, impacted by pediatric cancer and sickle cell disease. The current research projects pertain to areas such as the following: * Building and testing a web-based single-session intervention (SSI) for adolescent siblings of youth with cancer * Engaging with youth and parents through a Community Advisory Board * Using mixed methods, such as surveys and qualitative interviews * Conducting systematic and scoping reviews related to psychosocial interventions to support wellbeing in youth and families The Temporary Research Assistant will engage in various research activities, including collecting, managing, and analyzing data. The Temporary Research Assistant may also perform other research tasks as directed, including drafting written reports for inclusion in manuscripts and grant proposals.Among the key duties for this position are the following:
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| Position Status | Part Time |
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| Work Arrangement | This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. |
| FLSA | Nonexempt |
| Grade | 99H |
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| Annual Minimum Salary | 00.00 |
| Annual Mid Range Salary | 0.00 |
| Annual Maximum Salary | 0.00 |
| Standard Hours | 35.00 |
| Union Description | Hourly Employees |
| 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. |
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| Terms of Appointment | Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly |
| Position Pension Eligibility | None |
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| Posting Number | 24ST2286 |
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| Posting Open Date | 09/25/2024 |
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| Regional Campus | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus | Downtown New Brunswick |
| City | New Brunswick |
| State | NJ |
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