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Rutgers The State University Research Project Assistant in Newark, New Jersey
Position Details
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Research Project Assistant |
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| Job Category | Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) |
| Department | SASN - Center for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN) |
| Overview | Our brains determine who we are; how we see, hear, and smell, how we move, touch, and talk, how we remember and forget, how we feel, expect, and plan. The mission of the Center for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN) of School of Arts & Sciences, Newark (SASN) is to advance understanding of the brain's structure and function through excellence in neuroscience research and training. Our researchers pursue this goal through an integrative approach that cuts across the boundaries of traditional disciplines. They combine molecular, electrophysiological, neurochemical, anatomical, imaging, behavioral, and neuropsychological methods to analyze how the brain works, develops, interacts with the environment, and is modified by experience in health and disease. CMBN is also committed to serving the academic and surrounding Newark communities through educational outreach, community service, and research internship programs that train undergraduate and high school students. |
| Posting Summary | Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Research Project Assistant. Reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI), this Research Project Assistant in the Krekelberg Lab, Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN) will support daily operations of the research laboratory, under the guidance and direction of the PI.This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:
This position is dependent on adequate external funding. |
| Position Status | Full Time |
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| Work Arrangement | Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu. |
| FLSA | Nonexempt |
| Grade | 03 |
| Position Salary | |
| Annual Minimum Salary | 050065.00 |
| Annual Mid Range Salary | 062252.00 |
| Annual Maximum Salary | 074438.00 |
| Standard Hours | 37.50 |
| Union Description | URA-AFT Administrative |
| Payroll Designation | ABP |
| 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 | Staff - 12 month |
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| Posting Number | 24ST1792 |
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| Posting Open Date | 08/06/2024 |
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| Regional Campus | Rutgers University-Newark |
| Home Location Campus | Rutgers University-Newark |
| City | Newark |
| State | NJ |
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