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Recruitment/Posting Title Temporary Research Assistant (2) Vacancies

Job Category

Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department

Department SHP - Health Informatics

Overview

New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university dort, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers School of Health Professions ( SHP ) is seeking Temporary Research Assistants to work in the Department of Health Informatics.

The Temporary Research Assistants will contribute to technical development for mobile and web-based applications, including front‑end and back‑end support, user‑centered app design, implementation of key app features, and integration of algorithms and machine menyediakan or AI models. The role also involves applying principles from human‑computer interaction and assisting with augmented reality features as needed for project activities.

In addition to technical responsibilities, the Temporary Research Assistants will support the faculty member’s ongoing research studies through participant recruitment, screening, and enrollment in accordance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines. The position includes assisting with protocol development, record maintenance, statistical analysis, data coding, and preparation of presentations and manuscripts. The Temporary Research Assistants will also attend research meetings through video conferencing and will help recruit participants at local fairs, community events, and other non‑school settings if needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Assist with protocol initiation and development, alongside PI and study team

Assist in designing and refining app features, including interface design, algorithmic components, and machine learning models

Contribute to usability testing by supporting study setup and observing/documenting user interaction

Data collection and data management

Support grant‑related research activities

Assist with data clean, data analysis, and data interpretation

Assist with data collection in RedCap/Qualtrics

Assist with網址 and manuscripts preparation lining

Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy

Performs other related duties as assigned

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 99H

Salary Details

Salary Details $18 per hour

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 15.49

Mid Range Salary

Mid Range Salary 75.00

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 150.00

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to、防 distortion relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options

Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Position Status

Position Status Part Time

Working Hours

Working Hours up to 19.99

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 35.00

Daily Work Shift

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

Union Description

Union Description Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Candidate must be enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate studies/program, preferred in Computer Science or a related program.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Research experience or strong interest in computer human interaction, app design, machine learning, user‑centered design, AR/VR games, etc. is required.

Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency and knowledge of multiple software packages preferred, such as Java, python, Unity, SAS, R, etc.

Experience with social network analysis, text analysis, and other computational analysis is a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing

No special vision requirements

Lifting up to 25 lbs

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Special Conditions

Daily Work Schedule: 9:00am to 1:00pm

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST0059

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 01/13/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City

City Piscataway

State

State NJ

RWJMS Research Tower 675 Hoes Lane West Piscataway, NJ 08854

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Temporary Research Assistant (2) Vacancies Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department SHP - Health Informatics Overview New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating universitywide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Posting Summary Rutgers School of Health Professions ( SHP ) is seeking Temporary Research Assistants to work in the Department of Health Informatics.

The Temporary Research Assistants will contribute to technical development for mobile and web-based applications, including front‑end and back‑end support, user‑centered app design, implementation of key app features, and integration of algorithms and machine learning or AI models. The role also involves applying principles from human–computer interaction and assisting with augmented reality features as needed for project activities.

In addition to technical responsibilities, the Temporary Research Assistants will support the faculty member’s ongoing research studies through participant recruitment, screening, and enrollment in accordance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines. The position includes assisting with protocol development, record modifiers, statistical analysis, data coding, and preparation of presentations and manuscripts. The Temporary Research Assistants will also attend research meetings through video conferencing and will help recruit participants at local fairs, community events,incer non‑school settings if needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Assist with protocol initiation and development, alongside PI and study team

Assist in designing and refining app features, including interface design, algorithmic components, and machine learning models

Contribute to usability testing by supporting study setup and observing/documenting user interaction

Data collection and data management

Support grant‑related research activities

Assist with data clean, data analysis, and data interpretation

Assist with data collection in RedCap/Qualtrics

Assist with presentation and manuscripts preparation

Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy

Performs other related duties as assigned

FLSA Ceiling -FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Salary Details $18 per hour Minimum Salary 15.49 Mid Range Salary 75.00 Maximum Salary 150.00 Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and available department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options

Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Position Status Part Time Working Hours up to 19.99 Standard Hours 35.00 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement Union Description Hourly Employees Payroll Representation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Position Pension Eligibility None Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

Candidate must be enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate studies/program, preferred in Computer Science or a related program.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Research EXPERIENCE or strong interest in doubtful human interaction, app design, machine learning, usercentered design, culturele VR games, etc. is required.

Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such regular Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency and knowledge of multiple software packagesalẹ, such as Java, python, Unity SAS , R, etc.

Experience with social parties, text analysis, and other computational analysis is a plus.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

digitales, sitting, walking, talking rare hearing

Bureau special vision requirements

Lifting up to 25 lbs

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Office environment

Moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Daily Work Schedule: 9:00am to 1:00pm

Posting Details Posting Number 26ST0059 Posting Open Date 01/13/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHSży ) Home Location Campus PSC Piscataway (RBHS ) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details RWJMS Research Tower 675 Hoes Lane West Piscataway, NJ 08854 Pre-employment Screenings All offers of.Getenv employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption . Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atyp_‌ cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. 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 (*).

* Are you enrolled iniciou undergraduate/graduate studies/program? Yes

No

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, paire, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: Non-Discrimination-Statement.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation with regard to your access to and/or your participation in the application and selection processes (for example, the online application process or interviews), please call 848-932-3973 or e-mail us .

Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. If you have trouble accessing this page because of a disability, please contact us at 732.745.7378 or via email at OneSource@Rutgers.edu .

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