Job Information
Rutgers The State University Research Assistant (Temporary) in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Position Details
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Research Assistant (Temporary) |
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| Posting Number | 24TM0270 |
| Department | Inst-Hth,Hth Care Pol&Agng Res |
| Overview | The Institute, established in 1985, facilitates collaboration among the social and behavioral sciences, clinical disciplines, basic sciences, and related fields to promote research on critical health and mental health issues. The institute brings together scholars across and beyond Rutgers into a vibrant interdisciplinary network that advances high quality research in five core areas: behavioral health, health economics, social determinants of health and illness, state health policy, and health services research. |
| Posting Summary | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Assistant for the Institute for Health, HealthCare Policy, and Aging Research. The Research Assistant will work on behavioral medicine research projects. These projects examine the intersection of psychosocial processes and health and healthcare outcomes, to support future intervention development. Population of focus will primarily be patients with cancer, with an emphasis on patient coping, treatment decision-making, quality of life, and end-of-life care among patients with advanced disease. Related projects may include examinations of oncologist behavior, caregiver impact, and use of claims data.The position will work under the direction of Login George, PhD, Assistant Professor at the Institute for Health, Healthcare Policy, and Aging Research and the School of Nursing. Primary host location will be the Institute for HealthAmong the key duties of the position are the following: Responsible for supporting ongoing and new research projects. Be a part of the research team, assisting with activities such as participant screening and recruitment, data collection, project management, and preparation of data for dissemination.To apply, please complete the online application and attach: (1) a cover letter describing interests and qualifications for the position; (2) a resume or curriculum vitae. |
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| Hours Per Week | 40 |
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| FLSA | Nonexempt |
| Position Salary | $24.00 |
| Payroll Designation | PeopleSoft |
| Terms of Appointment | Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly |
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| Posting Open Date | 06/27/2024 |
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| Posting Close Date | 07/05/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Regional Campus | Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus | Rutgers University - New Brunswick |
| City | New Brunswick |
| State | NJ |
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