Research Teaching Specialist V

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 five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist V for the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine ( CABM).

The Mulle Laboratory at CABM is seeking an outstanding Research Teaching Specialist V to join an exciting, fast-paced project studying rare genetic variants associated with neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Teaching Specialist V will assist with performing research activities to understand the phenotypic spectrum of a rare genetic syndrome associated with autism, cognitive disability, and other phenotypes. This will be accomplished with the use of gold-standard instruments that will be administered remotely (via zoom). Training will be provided (experience is a plus). Under the direction of the PI, the Research Teaching Specialist V will be expected to perform and document informed consent of our study subjects, perform evaluations to measure cognitive performance, social disability, executive function deficits, and early features of psychosis/schizophrenia. The Research Teaching Specialist V will score instruments according to manufacturers' instructions and enter scores and raw data into a central database. In addition, the Research Teaching Specialist V will write up results of the evaluations and return these to the study subjects. The incumbent will have the opportunity to analyze data, assist with writing manuscripts, and present findings at regional and national conferences. The Research Teaching Specialist V will be expected to maintain effective communication and active discussion related to the involved research with the Principal Investigator and other members of the research team. Good research practices including the ability to manage sensitive and confidential data are required. The candidate is expected to be proficient in spoken and written English. This is a grant-funded position contingent on the continued availability of funds to support it.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

The final salary offer will be determined by several factors, including 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.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.