Research Associate III

Position Summary

Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) is seeking a Research Associate III to work in the Department of Clinical and Preventive Nutrition Sciences.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Associate III will contribute to one or more NIH-funded research projects led by the lab. The lab's work broadly centers on the development, evaluation, and implementation of technology-enabled interventions aimed at both prevention and management of pregnancy-related conditions and complications (including gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and excessive gestational weight gain) and their downstream maternal and neonatal sequelae. Ongoing projects integrate mHealth and digital health tools, clinical trials, implementation science, and global health, with research conducted in both U.S. and international settings, including Nepal.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor research projects, including oversight of study timelines, milestones, and follow-up activities.
• Develop and refine study protocols and research materials; conduct statistical analyses; and maintain, manage, and review study databases to ensure data quality and integrity.
• Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) with preparation, submission, and maintenance of Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, including responsibility for reporting protocol modifications and continuing reviews.
• Contribute to the preparation of scholarly products, including abstracts, peer-reviewed manuscripts, grant applications, progress reports, and other research dissemination materials.
• Maintain flexibility in work hours, as needed, to accommodate participant assessments and meetings with domestic and international research collaborators.
• Perform additional duties related to grant-funded research activities as assigned by the PI.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in relevant field plus (1) year of related research experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field plus (2) years of related research experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

There are no significant physical demands associated with this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The candidate will work primarily in Newark, NJ and/or New Brunswick, NJ with some remote flexibility.

Candidate will have access to a standard computer, phone, and internet access to perform the duties outlined. Data processing licenses will be provided.