Research Scientist II
New Brunswick, NJ
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Posted 2 months ago
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Job Description
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Research Scientist II
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department
Nicotine & Tobacco Institute
Overview
The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (formerly Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies) is undergoing dynamic and transformative growth. The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies is one of the nation’s leading tobacco focused research centers and its faculty have received over $50 million in extramural funding over the past two decades. The Institute’s efforts are focused on their mission of reducing and ultimately eliminating, tobacco-related morbidity and mortality.
Five Centers or Programs currently operate at the Institute including a Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science, the Center of Excellence for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco, the Tobacco Dependence Program, a Tobacco Industry Marketing Program, and a Tobacco Control Law & Policy Resource Center.
Five Centers or Programs currently operate at the Institute including a Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science, the Center of Excellence for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco, the Tobacco Dependence Program, a Tobacco Industry Marketing Program, and a Tobacco Control Law & Policy Resource Center.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Scientist II for the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies, located in New Brunswick, NJ. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator of the Center for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco (CRST), this position will assist in the design and conduct of specialized tobacco research, using judgment to adapt methods and techniques. The Research Scientist II is responsible for managing research studies, including design, analysis, and reporting. This position will provide high-level administrative and research support, which meets high-quality standards, taking a leadership role in program oversight, planning, and development, and coordinating tasks among research personnel and assuring progress toward deliverables. The position may oversee the work of student research assistants
Duties include:
Duties include:
- Serves as Project lead of the Tobacco Industry Marketing program under the direction of the Faculty Lead for the Tobacco Industry Marketing (TIM) program, including dissemination products (papers, presentations and public alerts)
- Oversees archive management and image processing for various TIM program dissemination channels.
- Provides training and supervision of research assistants assigned to TIM program projects to facilitate quality control of data coding as well as dissemination products
- Conducts routine surveillance of advertising materials across various platforms (social media, MediaRadar, Mintel).
- Serves as Project Lead or senior research staff on tobacco and nicotine-related research studies, supporting the CRST PI with the design, development, and implementation of research protocols, followed by appropriate reports, recommendations and conclusions
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
30S
Salary Details
minimum $88,681
Minimum Salary
88681.000
Mid Range Salary
106877.000
Maximum Salary
127237.000
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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- 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 (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Position Status
Full Time
Working Hours
37.50
Standard Hours
37.50
Daily Work Shift
Day
Work Arrangement
This position may be eligible for a hybrid 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
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Master’s Degree in related science, plus three (3) years of demonstrated experience in tobacco control research required.
- A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of experience indicated above.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills required.
Preferred Qualifications
- A publication track record in tobacco control is strongly preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
26ST1120
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
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Master’s Degree in related science, plus three (3) years of demonstrated experience in tobacco control research?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a Doctorate degree in a related field with one (1) year of demonstrated experience in tobacco control research?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a publication track record in tobacco control?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Rutgers University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, stands among America’s highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities. The oldest, largest, and top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, you’ll find us at our main locations in three New Jersey cities, and our footprint can be seen around the region. We’re an academic, health, and research powerhouse and a university of opportunity.
