"Research Teaching Specialist V (Multiple Vacancies)"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist V for the department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction of study lead(s), the employee will assist with multiple research studies relating to mental health, substance use (problems), and technology tools for measuring health and facilitating behavior change. Research projects primarily focus on the treatment needs of individuals with substance use disorders. This position involves assisting the study team, conducting study protocols (e.g., recruiting and interviewing study participants), and cleaning or analyzing study data (e.g., preparing reports). Some research responsibilities may be conducted in substance use disorder treatment settings or other care settings (e.g., Primary Care clinics).

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Attend project-specific training and research project meetings. Conduct study procedures as approved by the Institutional Review Board. Evaluate existing procedures and suggest revisions (or propose new procedures) as needed or requested.
• Keep detailed records of study procedures. Maintain study documents, specifically sensitive data containing confidential information.
• Recruit and enroll participants remotely and in partnership with substance use or medical settings.
• Schedule participant meetings. Interact with participants to resolve problems or answer questions regarding (remote) data collection.
• Conduct participant interviews and administer other data collection measures.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science (e.g., Psychology).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. Must be able to lift or exert up to 25 pounds.
• Work Environment: Office environment, substance abuse treatment, and primary care settings; moderate noise.