Research Scientist II

Research Scientist II

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.

Posting Summary
- Rutgers is seeking a Research Scientist II for the Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (INTS), located in New Brunswick, NJ. Under the direction of INTS Faculty/Principal Investigator, this position will assist in the design and conduct of specialized tobacco research, using judgement to adapt methods and techniques. The Research Scientist II is responsible for managing research studies, including design, analysis, and reporting.

The position may oversee the work of student research assistants.

Duties include:

Serves as Project Lead or senior research staff on tobacco and nicotine-related research studies, including supporting the design, development, and implementation of research protocols, followed by appropriate reports, recommendations and conclusions. Independently conducts advanced quantitative and qualitative data analyses using large, complex datasets related to tobacco use, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriate interpretation of findings. Coordinates and oversees data management activities, including development and implementation of data quality assurance and control procedures to ensure integrity and reliability of study data, including large-scale commercial sales and market surveillance datasets.

Contributes to the development of grant applications. Generates, interprets, and presents statistical findings, translating complex data into clear reports, presentations, and actionable recommendations for scientific, clinical, and public health audiences.

FLSA
- Exempt

Grade - 30S

Salary Details - minimum $88,681

Minimum Salary -

Mid Range Salary -

Maximum Salary -

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

Union Description - HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation
- People Soft

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 required. Three (3) years of demonstrated experience in tobacco control research. 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.