Recruitment/Posting Title RESEARCH PROJECT ASSISTANT Job Category URA-AFT Administrative Department Engn- Ctr Adv Infrastructure Overview Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Assistant for the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) within the School of Engineering.

Among the key duties of the position are the following: Performs professional level work and research support activities and serves as a liaison within and outside unit. Contributes to ongoing research projects in civil engineering and infrastructure resiliency applications within the unit. Works with researchers across numerous scientific disciplines including engineering, environmental, and marine sciences with a focus on infrastructure system performance, design, and management. Works with a broad suite of stakeholders to assist in several ongoing projects. Have a range of responsibilities including multiple types of data collection, data analysis and synthesis, project management and coordination, documentation, and geotechnical and environmental laboratory testing. Identifies and coordinates existing research activities within different programs for maximum leveraging of resources and attraction of research. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 03 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 50065.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 62252.00 Annual Maximum Salary 74438.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description URA-AFT Administrative Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.



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