Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Job Opportunity: Psychology Research at Rutgers University

We are seeking an experienced and highly-organized individual for a full-time project coordinator (PC) position with tasks comprised of activities related to a large, federally funded, multisite treatment grant and other research activities in the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Clinic at Rutgers (DBT-RU; dbt.rutgers.edu). This is a 2-year appointment, with the second year contingent on renewal. The start date is June 1, 2020.

The primary aim of the treatment grant is to evaluate different treatment sequences for suicide ideation and suicidal behavior in 700 college students across four sites, with one site being the Rutgers Newark Counseling Center. Specific PC responsibilities include 1) assisting in development and maintenance of all study protocols; 2) recruiting participants and serving as a liaison for all study staff; and 3) organizing and overseeing data collection, data entry. Additional DBT-RU activities include 1) data entry and oversight; 2) monitoring participant compliance on a study using ecological momentary assessment and psychophysiological monitoring; 3) maintaining IRB approvals; and 4) conducting literature searches and collecting scientifically and empirically supported relevant data to assist in manuscript, grant, and conference presentation preparation.

The PC will receive substantial training in behavioral treatment theories and methods; suicidology; participant recruitment and retention; data management; general research administration; and preparation of grants, manuscripts, and IRB protocols. This position offers excellent experiences for individuals seeking to apply to clinical doctoral programs or other related programs.

Applicants should have a Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree in psychology or a related field. The position requires previous experience working in psychology research as well as skills in word processing, excel, and SPSS. The person must be able to travel regularly between the Rutgers University Piscataway, NJ office and the Rutgers Newark Counseling Center (Newark, NJ). A valid driver's license and car are required to facilitate regular travel.

If you are interested in this position, please apply after 2/24/20 through the Rutgers University job portal at http://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/111511 Required elements include a cover letter, CV/Resume, and list of professional references.  Additional inquiries may be sent to SLRizvi@gsapp.rutgers.edu.

Review of applications will begin no later than mid-March and will continue until position is filled. Thank you for your interest!