About the role#
The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies is hiring Student Assistants to support research conducted by Dr. Weiger. This role assists with an NIH/FDA-funded project focused on communicating the relative risks of e-cigarettes compared to traditional cigarettes.
What you'll do#
- Complete training for neuroimaging, interviewing, and study protocols.
- Manage recruitment efforts by posting information at physical locations on campus and on digital platforms.
- Screen potential participants for eligibility via email, phone, and text messages.
- Coordinate and schedule participant lab visits.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor’s degree.
- Current enrollment as a student at Rutgers University.
- Experience working with human subjects is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time, temporary hourly appointment.
- Compensation: $25.00 per hour.
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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