Research Project Manager

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $94K - $145K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ March 18th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Research Project Manager. This role involves managing and implementing complex statistical analyses and modeling for health services research projects, providing technical advice to faculty, overseeing project workplans, and contributing to grant development as well as dissemination of research findings. The manager will collaborate with policy makers, faculty, and research staff while independently handling high-level research and project management responsibilities.

Highlights

Conduct complex statistical analyses of Medicare, Medicaid, and other health care claims data using SAS and other software.
Lead data analysis and contribute to analytic planning on major health services projects including the NJ Medicaid 115 Waiver Demonstration.
Manage project timelines and disseminate research findings through publications and presentations at national conferences.
Develop grant applications including statistical analysis plans and project schedules.
Collaborate with scientific partners and health policy stakeholders to expand big data capabilities and address policy issues.
Required knowledge of epidemiological and health services research methodologies.
Minimum bachelor’s degree in related scientific field and at least 5 years of professional research experience.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in health services research or related field, expertise in SAS, experience with large healthcare datasets, and grant writing skills.
Salary range from $94,492 to $144,715 with competitive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, and education benefits.
Position supports the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy within the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research.