Cross-Cultural Research Lab Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Cross-Cultural Research Lab Assistant Department Applied Psychology Salary Details $7,500.00 - $10,500.00 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 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

Posting Summary

Work with faculty on projects related to cross-cultural occupational stress and health, contributing to ongoing research efforts, including drafting manuscripts, conference proposals, presentation materials, supporting design and administration of surveys, coordinating with online research panel organization, as well as with research collaborators, running statistical analyses, preparing IRB protocols, and supporting graduate student researchers with research and statistics-related guidance.

Position Status Part Time Posting Number 26FA0819 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Completed Master's degree with emphasis on research experience in cross-cultural organizational psychology.

Experience with cross-cultural research is required. The nuance of cross-cultural research necessitates deep understanding of challenges associated with measurement equivalence and bias.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficiency in statistical software, e.g., SPSS, R, Mplus, or similar; skills in PROCESS, SEM (and CFA)-specifically multigroup modeling and invariance testing.

Writing proficiency.

IRB protocol and submission process

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Industrial & Organizational/Organizational Psychology/Organizational Behavior, or closely related field.

Record of research & publication in the area of occupational health & stress and interest in cross-cultural organizational psychology

Equipment Utilized

Statistical software: SPSS, R, Mplus, PROCESS

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Computer access and access to aforementioned software

Overview

The work supports a research program within the Cross-Cultural Occupational Stress & Health Research (COSHR) Lab.

70 % 1. Survey design, administration, data cleaning, and preliminary statistical analyses.

20 % 2. Drafting conference proposal abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.

10 % 3. Coordinating and facilitating meetings with vendors, collaborators, and graduate student researchers

Statement

All decisions would be made by the supervisor with input and recommendations from the incumbent.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/281196 Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City Piscataway 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.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae