Position Summary:

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant (MYVPC) for the department of Epidemiology at the School Of Public Health.

Under direction of the Project PI will assist with the planning and implementation of a funded research study centering on youth engaged environmental approaches to violence prevention in three (3) urban centers in Camden, NJ. This position is 100% grant-funded and located in Piscataway, NJ. Position will require travel to Camden, NJ.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assists with preparation and administration of data collection tools and consent forms.
• Assists with maintaining contact with project collaborators including community, city and academic partners.
• Assists with assembling research literature or work on other related research projects.
• Assists with data entry and management.
• Assists with project related administrative tasks and coordination.
• Works with municipal administrative data, semi-structured interviews, land assessments and community surveys.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Prior database maintenance and construction experience.
• Must have experience conducting literature reviews.
• Must have excellent MS Office skills.
• Applicant must be able to interact well with people in a professional environment as well as community settings, should have excellent organizational and analytical skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Should show interest in community level interventions, urban health disparities and violence prevention research.
• Must have vehicle and valid driver's license. Will be required to travel to Camden, NJ.
• Must be knowledgeable of IRB and human research protection regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidate who is completing or is working towards a Master's Degree.
• Experience working with urban communities.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to lift or exert up to 25 pounds.

Salary: $16/hour

Posting Number: 20ST0433

Location: Piscataway (RBHS)