Research Associate I

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

May 01, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Associate I
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-Child Health Institute
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Associate I for the Child Health Institute of NJ at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The Joint Program in Population and Prevention Sciences of the Department of Pediatrics, and the Child Health Institute of New Jersey ( CHINJ)Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences is seeking a qualified candidate for Research Associate I in the Division of Population Health, Quality, and Implementation Science (PopQuIS). The position requires a doctoral degree in public or population health or related, and expertise in child health research or maternal child health research is a plus. We expect that the successful candidate needs to have at least 2 years of career development funding from either a federal government agency or philanthropic organization and has completed or is in the final stages of completing a federally funded T32 award. The successful candidate views themselves as a child health or child mental health services researcher, health policy researcher, population health researcher, and/or implementation scientist. Familiarity with the Future of Families study and its data is a plus. A demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively is essential, and skills in patient/family and/or community engagement are a plus. Strong methodological skills are preferred. Other topic areas of research training include studies of the health and well-being of children with the potential additional focus on social determinants of health, and environmental and other systematic predictors of health and health care, including factors related to resilience and deprivation. As divisions of Rutgers University, PopQuIS and CHINJ embrace a diverse workforce, and we encourage applications from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and a variety of prior life experiences. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Perform cutting-edge and collaborative research using data from populations, cohorts and existing databases, as part of collaborative activities of the Joint Program in Population and Prevention Sciences and the Department of Pediatrics and the Division of PoPQuIS on the incidence, risks and outcomes of childhood disease and determinants of child health and flourishing. Through these research activities, contribute to the development and advancing the knowledge base intended to improve the health or health care of children, and to improve the population health of children and families. Contribute to development and advancing the knowledge base intended to improve the health or health care of children, and to improve the population health of children and families. Present products of collaborative research studies at national/international meetings and in publications submitted to peer-reviewed journals, as part of developing national recognition for research efforts and those of the Division and Department. Perform literature analyses and prepare reviews of important topics related to childhood disease risks and outcomes.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	26S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	73161.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	87905.00
Annual Maximum Salary	104450.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	A doctoral degree in public health, social science, or other related field. Plus 2 years of related research experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Mentored research training, including a federal T32 award, intended to prepare the candidate for further career development or research independence. Successful candidate will demonstrate substantial contribution to a strong track record of peer-reviewed journal articles including child health services research. Capacity to analyze secondary data for publication. Topic areas of focus should be regarding the health of the whole child, maternal child health, child mental health and wellbeing, and/or environmental, or community/population health related to children. Evidence of extraordinary achievements or non-traditional career paths will be considered as appropriate. Excellent written and oral communication skills. A hunger to engage with colleagues, families, and/or communities in pursuit of better health and social justice for children, families, and communities. Must be eager to work collaboratively with faculty on their own career development. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in a research environment. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Effective communication skills to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to function both independently and proactively and collaboratively in a research setting. Capacity to troubleshoot technical issues related to databases, data analysis and data analysis software. Commitment to maintaining accurate and detailed research records. Ability to read, write, speak and understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform job duties.
Preferred Qualifications	Previous supervisory experience an asset. Knowledge and/or research focus on the Future of Families and its data.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Prolonged periods of sitting or standing during data analysis Frequent computer use for data analysis, documentation, and research writing. May need to travel within campus for meetings, training sessions, or collaborative projects. Work Environment: Research office setting, low to moderate noise levels. Must pass employee health clearance, TB test, and any required safety training as appropriate. Participation in scientific conferences, workshops, and seminars may be required
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0961
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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