Temporary Research Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty in coordinating research project activities and managing IRB-related tasks, including informed consent and participant recruitment.
• Conduct focus groups with stakeholders and perform qualitative data analysis in Spanish.
• Execute community outreach through event attendance, digital app demonstrations, and distribution of dissemination materials.
• Manage data collection, monitor data quality, and perform data analysis under supervision.
• Create social media advertisement scripts and manage digital advertisement activities.
• Assist in developing project web pages, success stories, and evaluation reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a mental health-related field.
• Proficiency in Spanish (required for focus groups and qualitative analysis).
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Technical skills in Qualtrics, Excel, SPSS, and Microsoft Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Current enrollment in graduate programs for psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling, nursing, or social work.
• Previous research experience.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (where applicable).
• Life insurance and employee discount programs.

About the Company

Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) is part of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), New Jersey’s academic health center. We take an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research to improve human health. Our faculty are world-class clinicians and scientists dedicated to advancing medical innovation and providing patient care informed by the latest research findings.