Research Teaching Specialist IV (Biostatistics and Epidemiology)
Company: Rutgers University
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: April 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is
seeking a Research Teaching Specialist IV in the EPI & Health
Outcome Department at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Under the
direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Teaching
Specialist IV provides data management and programming support to
fulfill the needs of faculty conducting cancer epidemiology
research. This position reports to the Chief of Cancer Epidemiology
and Health Outcomes Section. Among the key duties for this position
are the following: As assigned, carries out various data cleaning,
management, and programming tasks relating to relevant research
activities. Assists in all phases of research studies as assigned
by the Principal Investigators conducting epidemiological and
related research and communicates with primary data collection
staff to resolve discrepancies in recorded data. May assist in
organizing and conducting specialized research activities for a
particular research project. Assists with the instructing and
training of students, fellows and research staff in data analysis
and relevant research projects as assigned by the Principal
Investigators. As directed, conducts data processing and
statistical analyses. Develops and maintains analytical datasets,
syntax, and data dictionaries for research projects. Overview
RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION , MISSION , AND CORE VALUES :
VISION : Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our
openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance
cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer
in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our
exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions
and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their
families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of
our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing
access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.
MISSION : Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused
on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving
cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate
patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed
education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the
community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through
outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse
communities. CORE VALUES : Curiosity and Discovery : encouraging an
environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to
generate new knowledge Integrity : earning the trust of those we
serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability,
and continuous reflection Collaboration : approaching all
opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and
can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of
teamwork and shared knowledge Respect and Caring : consistently
demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and
actions Perseverance : maintaining an unwavering commitment to our
mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and
recreating the path to achieve our goals Preferred Qualifications
Experience in data management and/or analysis while using
statistical software ( SAS , R, or STATA ) in
epidemiologic/population science-related projects strongly
preferred.
Keywords: Rutgers University, Hackensack , Research Teaching Specialist IV (Biostatistics and Epidemiology), Science, Research & Development , New Brunswick, New Jersey
