"Temporary Research Assistant, Per Diem (Multiple Vacancies)"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a per diem Temporary Research Assistant for the department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will assist with the implementation of research projects in addictions and mental health, with a focus on recruiting, consenting and interviewing research subjects. Subjects may include, but are not limited to, people with opioid use disorders in substance use treatment settings and other community settings.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assists with the implementation of research projects including, but not limited to, research on people with opioid use disorders, homelessness and other social/behavioral problems.
• Perform various research procedures relative to the ongoing research protocols.
• Recruit and enroll participants in research studies, which includes travel to various treatment program sites in NJ.
• Accurately and comprehensively document all contact with participants.
• Track and schedule research participant appointments.
• Conduct participant interviews and other data collection.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science preferably Psychology, Public Health, Social Work or Counseling.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert up to 25 pounds.
• Work Environment: Office environment and Substance Abuse Treatment settings, homeless shelters.

Salary

$22/hour

Location

New Brunswick, NJ