Rutgers Research Project Assistant Job 2026: Earn Up to $76,975 Annually
Overview
The Research Project Assistant position supports public health, nutrition, and education research at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Based in Wayne, New Jersey, within the Department of Family and Community Health Sciences at the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, this full-time role focuses on coordinating the School Meal and SNAP Dual Enrollment Pilot Project Grant. Responsibilities include managing project data, supporting research participants, assisting the principal investigator, and preparing reports.
Who can apply
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in nutrition, public health, policy, or a related field, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates are required to have previous research experience in education, nutrition, or public health, alongside basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, IBM SPSS, and NVivo. Additional preferences include experience with qualitative and quantitative datasets, statistical analysis, data collection, and software such as SAS, Qualtrics, and Microsoft Teams. Candidates must also be physically able to carry 25 pounds and possess a personal car to drive to sites across New Jersey.
What you get
The position offers an annual salary range of up to $76,975, with final offers depending on qualifications, experience, expertise, and funding availability. Eligible employees receive a benefits package that may include medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage, paid vacation, holidays, and other leave programmes. Additional benefits feature retirement options, educational benefits for employees and dependents, life insurance, and employee discount programmes.
Requirements
The role requires working a full-time schedule of 37.5 standard working hours per week, with a listed day shift from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While a hybrid work arrangement may be possible under university policies, it requires approval and is subject to change. Employment is strictly contingent upon the continued availability of grant funds. Furthermore, the job requires driving to various sites across New Jersey using a personal vehicle and the physical capability to lift and carry 25 pounds.
How to apply
Candidates must submit their applications through the official Rutgers recruitment portal. Applicants need to prepare an updated résumé or CV highlighting their education, research experience, data-management skills, and software proficiency. Optional application materials include a cover letter and a list of professional references. Applicants are also required to answer two specific questions regarding their education or equivalent experience and their current membership status in URA-AFT Administration.