Research Assistant

Title: Research Assistant 

Location: Newark United States

Posting Number25TM0263

DepartmentCornwall Ctr Metro Studies

Job Description:

Overview

Since it was established in 2000, the Joseph C. Cornwall Center for Metropolitan Studies has been a signature component of Rutgers University-Newark’s commitment to be an anchor institution for the metropolitan area. Cornwall’s specific role is bringing the campus’s intellectual talent and other resources to bear on the challenges of revitalizing Newark and similar communities in the region and state. To this end, the Center sponsors research projects, publications, conferences, symposia, seminars, workshops, public forums, and incubates projects translating research into effective practice. In all its work, Cornwall is especially concerned with supporting the most vulnerable urban populations.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University-Newark, an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Research Assistant (Temporary) for the Joseph C. Cornwall Center for Metropolitan Studies which will report to the Sr. Program Manager. The Research Assistant (Temporary) will support the Center’s research projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, responsive critical thinker with experience conducting research in and studying the social sciences (for example, sociology, social or cultural psychology, social work, economics, education studies, political science, or an interdisciplinary field).

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

• Qualitative and quantitative data collection (e.g., ethnographic fieldwork, interviews, surveys) and analysis.
• Requires close proofreading, editing, and preparation of grant applications, manuscripts, presentations, protocols, and reports.
• Marketing the Center’s projects, programming (e.g., flyer, newsletter, and report design; email and phone correspondence; general promotion, etc.).
• Organizing public events around research projects including booking space, speaker coordination, logistics.
• Other duties as assigned

FLSANonexempt

Salary Details$18-35 p/h

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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

Position StatusPart Time

Working Hours (per week)19.75

Daily Work Shift

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. 

Payroll DesignationPeopleSoft

Terms of AppointmentTemporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Requires up to two years relevant experience in an administrative function, good communication and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong foundation in qualitative and quantitative research methods and measurements
• Experience using data analysis software, such as R, SPSS, Stata, ATLAS.ti, Dedoose, MAXQDA, NVivo, etc.
• Experience using graphic design software to prepare marketing materials
• Experience writing for a variety of audiences
• Familiarity with IRB and human subjects procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous research assistant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Experience conducting qualitative research including conducting interviews, coding, and/or document review
• Experience analyzing quantitative data and developing charts, graphs, and other visualizations
• Both the capacity and willingness to learn new software, work routines, and research methods
• Ability to work independently and accurately without direct supervision
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Responsiveness; unless previous arrangements have been made, the RA should be willing to respond to emails within 24 hours
• Master’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

CityNewark

StateNJ