About the role#
Rutgers University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to join the Cancer Health Equity and Engagement department. This role provides research support to the Principal Investigator and Program Director. You will assist with ongoing projects, focusing on literature synthesis, manuscript development, and data organization.
What you'll do#
- Search and review scientific literature to support current research projects.
- Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and Principal Research Associate to write and edit scientific manuscripts.
- Summarize research methods, literature, and data for grant preparation.
- Organize study data, prepare tables and figures, and create materials for research dissemination.
- Present research findings through scientific publications and presentations.
- Adhere to compliance standards and model the core values of the Rutgers Cancer Institute.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a graduate student at Rutgers.
- A bachelor's degree in public health or a relevant field.
- Experience in qualitative data analysis, such as coding or conceptual framework development.
- Background in conducting literature reviews.
- Experience in research related to breast, prostate, or lung cancer risk and screening.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to learn and use laboratory databases for data entry.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Location & details#
- Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey.
- Modality: This is a fully on-site position.
- Status: Part-time, temporary hourly appointment.
- Term: Rolling.
About Rutgers University
Rutgers University is a public research university based in New Jersey. It operates across three primary locations in New Brunswick, Camden, and Newark. The institution focuses on education, healthcare, and research initiatives. It employs over 18,000 people and serves as a large academic organization in the New York and New Jersey region.
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