Research Teaching Specialist III

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jun 27, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Teaching Specialist III
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-Psychiatry Research
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 six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, 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 including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, 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 Teaching Specialist III for the department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The Principal Investigator is a clinical psychologist and faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry, Division of Addiction Psychiatry, Rutgers Addiction Research Center, and Brain Health Institute at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Her research aims to advance the precision and personalization of evidence-based treatments and to support individuals in their recovery and health-related goals, typically using technology and other digital health tools. This position involves assisting with the development, implementation and monitoring of multiple research studies examining mental health, substance use (problems), and technology tools for measuring health and behavior. The employee will serve as an active contributor to data collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination along with senior project investigators, project staff, and trainees. Responsibilities also include assisting the Principal Investigator with budgetary, training, and administrative responsibilities, including clerical work and coordination of lab operations. The position may also involve coordinating with staff at other research sites. Among the key duties of this position are the following: In collaboration with the research team, creates and oversees implementation of project's procedures for data collection and processing. Activities include creating REDCap (or related) data collection forms, drafting and organizing assessment protocols, drafting or facilitating IRB protocols and amendments, tracking project progress, drafting and managing study-related paperwork. Activities may also include identifying vendors for technical services or project supplies, researching or compiling data for major purchases and making informed recommendations for purchases or contracts. Oversees payment for office, travel and meeting expenses. Assists in data cleaning and curating to facilitate analyses, long-term storage, and data sharing requirements. May also be asked to assist with descriptive analyses and analyses for intensive longitudinal data under the supervision of Dr. Piccirillo. Assists in the preparation of grant applications for the funding of research activities, specifically gathering and organizing administrative documents, preparing bio-sketches from resumes, producing tables and spreadsheets for recruitment and retention, editing drafts of administrative materials and reviewing the final application. Creates and maintains administrative documents for Dr. Piccirillo, including CV or monthly activity reports, reference libraries, publications (e.g., manuscript submissions, proofs, pre-prints, and Open Science repositories), grant-related materials (e.g., Other Support, biosketches). Maintains essential records and assists in the maintenance of all activity files. Responds to inquiries as directed. Coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the work of students, fellows, and research assistants in various techniques and procedures to develop the skills necessary to carry out assignments at Rutgers or at affiliated sites (in collaboration with the project coordinator at the primary data collection site).
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	22S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	60543.00
Mid Range Salary	72444.00
Maximum Salary	85865.00
Offer Information	The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours (per week)
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Union Description	HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master's Degree in Psychology, Public Health in a relevant science plus one (1) year of related research experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Public Health, in a relevant science, plus two (2) years of related research experience required. Experience working with web-based and platform-enabled assessment (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics, Metricwire) required. Experience supervising and training diverse trainees and professional staff, including staff development and ability to motivate employees to meet performance goals, required. Experience and familiarity with grant funding, IRB procedures, academic writing, and manuscript preparation required.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent verbal abilities and communication skills; excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; attention to detail; maturity, and responsibility required. Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately, take initiative and maintain organized working conditions required. Experience with database management (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Access), data processing and advanced data analysis required.
Preferred Qualifications	Coursework in research design and statistics and addiction/substance use.
Equipment Utilized
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 (dry lab) environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST1427
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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