Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Qualitative/Quantitative Behavioral Health Research Analyst |
| Department |
School of Social Work |
| Salary Details |
$30-$40 per hour |
| 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
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| Posting Summary |
The Qualitative/Quantitative Behavioral Health Research Analyst supporting the Lister Research Team, will focus on contributing to academic writing, reporting, analysis, and dissemination. The analyst will contribute to a range of federal, state, and internal funded research initiatives related to behavioral health, addiction, health care, population health, rural health, and integrated care. Primary duties include:
* Contribute to the development of peer-reviewed manuscripts, research reports, and conference presentations.
* Coordinate timelines with team members across multiple concurrent research projects.
* Draft, edit, revise, and format dissemination products to align with target audience, style, and submission requirements.
* Contribute to conceptualization, conducting, and interpretation of advanced quantitative/qualitative analyses to ensure sufficient methodological rigor.
* Collaborate with the PI and Research Manager on study design, data interpretation, and methodological refinement.
* Prepare slide decks, figures, tables, and visual materials for audiences of diverse academic, health system, and governmental sectors.
* Manage journal submissions, including use of submission portals, responding to reviewer comments, and contributing to revision processes.
* Synthesize research findings into clear narratives for scholarly, technical, and policy-focused dissemination.
* Track progress of all dissemination products to ensure timely accomplishment of all deliverables.
1/1/2026 - 3/31/2026 (Renewal dependent on performance and funding availability)
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| Position Status |
Part Time |
| Posting Number |
25FA1262 |
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
Ph.D. Candidate (
ABD) or Master's degree with 3-5 years of experience after earning their terminal degree, in a health or social science related discipline (e.g., social work, public health, psychology, etc.); demonstrated competence in quantitative/qualitative research methods; experience contributing to peer-reviewed manuscripts; working knowledge of academic and technical report writing; ability to manage multiple writing and research projects simultaneously and collaborate effectively with a research team; ability to contribute to and understand a wide range of research procedures along the timeline of development, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
Ph.D. Candidate (
ABD) or Master's degree with 3-5 years of experience after earning their terminal degree, in a health or social science related discipline (e.g., social work, public health, psychology, etc.); demonstrated competence in quantitative/qualitative research methods; experience contributing to peer-reviewed manuscripts; working knowledge of academic and technical report writing; ability to manage multiple writing and research projects simultaneously and collaborate effectively with a research team; ability to contribute to and understand a wide range of research procedures along the timeline of development, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
Completed Ph.D. with a record of authorship on peer-reviewed publications; advanced experience coordinating multiple writing and research products; familiarity with grant funding mechanisms and technical reporting requirements; high-level proficiency with statistical, geospatial, and/or qualitative research software (e.g., Stata,
SPSS, R, Python, NVivo,
ATLAS.ti, ArcGIS) and methodologies (e.g., placed-based comparisons, clinical and community epidemiology, thematic analysis, systematic reviews, etc.); experience working with research teams and cross-sector partners; strong interdisciplinary or applied research background addressing social, behavioral, or public health outcomes.
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Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/265020 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Rutgers University - New Brunswick |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
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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 |
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life insurance, employee discount
Dec 22, 2025