Research Project Coordinator II

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $60K - $88K 💻 Research 🗓️ February 16th, 2026

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Rutgers University is hiring a Research Project Coordinator II. The role involves coordinating research activities related to Alzheimer's disease and cognitive health within the Department of Psychiatry and the Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. The coordinator will manage study records, participate in research with human participants, update databases, attend trainings, and collaborate on manuscript preparation.

Highlights

Coordinate research focused on longitudinal cognitive outcomes and Alzheimer's disease in adults with Down syndrome.
Participate in lab meetings and conduct research involving human participants.
Maintain study records and update research databases.
Collaborate on manuscript development and attend relevant trainings.
Required proficiency with MS Office, web conferencing platforms like Zoom, and collaborative tools such as GoogleDocs.
Preferred experience with electronic data capture tools like RedCap and basic statistical software.
Must have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Public Health, or related field plus 2 years of relevant experience; a Master's degree is preferred.
Ability to interact sensitively with individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
Valid driver’s license and occasional travel to participant locations may be required.
Salary range from approximately $59,893 to $87,925 with a maximum of $75,000/year; comprehensive benefits package included.