Position Details
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 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 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
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| 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 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 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
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| Position Status |
Part Time |
| Working Hours |
up to 19.99 |
| Standard Hours |
35.00 |
| Daily Work Shift |
Day |
| Work Arrangement |
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| Union Description |
Hourly Employees |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| 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.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Research experience or strong interest in computer human interaction, app design, machine learning, usercentered 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.
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| 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.
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS:
- Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing
- No special vision requirements
- Lifting up to 25 lbs
WORK
ENVIRONMENT:
- Office environment
- Moderate noise.
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| Special Conditions |
- Daily Work Schedule: 9:00am to 1:00pm
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
26ST0059 |
| Posting Open Date |
01/13/2026 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Piscataway (RBHS) |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
RWJMS Research Tower
675 Hoes Lane West
Piscataway, NJ 08854 |
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of 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, 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: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
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life insurance, employee discount
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