Research Assistant - Newark, United States - Rutgers University

Rutgers University

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Newark, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Position Details:

SASN

Center for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN)
Overview
Our brains determine who we are; how we see, hear, and smell, how we move, touch, and talk, how we remember and forget, how we feel, expect, and plan. The mission of the Center for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN) of School of Arts & Sciences, Newark (SASN) is to advance understanding of the brain's structure and function through excellence in neuroscience research and training.
Our researchers pursue this goal through an integrative approach that cuts across the boundaries of traditional disciplines. They combine molecular, electrophysiological, neurochemical, anatomical, imaging, behavioral, and neuropsychological methods to analyze how the brain works, develops, interacts with the environment, and is modified by experience in health and disease. CMBN is also committed to serving the academic and surrounding Newark communities through educational outreach, community service, and research internship programs that train undergraduate and high school students.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University
Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, is seeking a Research Assistant. Reporting directly to the Principal Investigator in the Center for Molecular Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN) and under the guidance of the Lab Manager, the Research Assistant provides daily research support.

The Research Assistant will be responsible for and not limited to the following:

Managing and reporting the data for multiple projects
Managing student workers in the lab
Frequently communicating key updates at lab meetings
Working in compliance with the procedures, policies, and processes of the Laboratory, CMBN, SASN, and Rutgers University
Working in a manner that furthers the mission of the Laboratory, CMBN, SASN, and RU-N

Position dependent on adequate external funding.

Position Status

- $42,000 - $47,000
Payroll Designation

Temporary Staff Appointment

Hourly
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a scientific/technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant laboratory technician or research study experience carrying out research protocols and tests, or other technical work may be substituted for the degree.

Certifications/Licenses

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree
Experience in writing research protocols, grants, and scientific publications
Experience with the administration and interpretation of neuropsychological assessments

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A bachelor's degree in a scientific/technical discipline is required, or a combination of education and experience in conducting and/or managing human behavioral research on aging and/or Alzheimer's disease, preferably within urban and minority communities.
Experience with administering neuropsychological assessments of cognition, behavior, and/or health is required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Attention to detail and strong organizational and administrative skills are necessary.
Ability to interface with the public, especially older African Americans, is essential (manage potential stressful situations and communicate effectively with potentially distressed or difficult research participants).
Must be willing to be trained to collect saliva samples and take participants' weight, height, and blood pressure.
Must be willing to be trained to run a Polysomnography (PSG) device for the purposes of conducting nap/sleep studies as well as to run analyses.
Must be willing to be trained on the administration of all neuropsychological tasks relating to the various lab experiments, as required.

Equipment Utilized

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
Work with various statistical analysis software, such as SPSS and Matlab
Knows or will learn all equipment, software, and specialized materials needed to support the effective and efficient performance of this position on an ongoing basis.

Physical Demands and Work Environment