About the role#
The Department of Psychiatry at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is hiring Student Assistants. This role supports clinical and laboratory research. It is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research. You will gain research experience through part-time work during the academic year or full-time work during the summer.
What you'll do#
- Recruit human research subjects and handle pre-protocol procedures.
- Collect and develop data for various research studies.
- Record experiments and data accurately in lab notebooks or data sheets.
- Maintain study records and databases.
- Communicate with the study team to ensure the research follows established protocols.
- Prepare materials for institutional review board submissions.
- Assist with scholarship activities, including writing and analysis for journal articles.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at Rutgers University.
- Preference for majors in biological sciences, psychology, neuroscience, social work, economics, or similar fields.
- Ability to work independently after training.
- Strong attention to detail.
- High level of motivation.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Piscataway, New Jersey.
- Work modality: This is an on-site position.
- Status: Part-time, non-exempt.
- 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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