Research Assistant

Rutgers University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: New Brunswick, NEW JERSEY
Deadline: 30 Jan 2026

Position Details
Position Information


Recruitment/Posting Title Research Assistant
Posting Number 26TM0003
Department Africana Studies
Overview
The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) at Rutgers University is the largest academic unit of the University and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning humanities, social, physical and life sciences and over 100 different majors, plus programs, centers, bureaus and institutes. SAS has a membership of over 2,000 permanent and temporary faculty (instructional and research), teaching and graduate assistants, part-time lecturers, and post-doctoral appointees, and over 500 administrative staff.
Arts and Sciences delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and service missions of the School. We are committed to providing academic departments, programs, and centers in the School of Arts and Sciences with reliable and trusted service, clear policies and procedures, innovative technologies, and a commitment to administrative excellence and efficiency.
Located in New Jersey, Rutgers University is a premiere, Research 1, public land grant institution that reflects the broad spectrum of backgrounds in the state. The School of Arts and Sciences, the largest and most comprehensive school at Rutgers University, is especially interested in candidates who can advance the goals and values expressed in the SAS Strategic Plan . Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our mission of excellence.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Assistant for the Africana Studies department within the School of Arts and Sciences. This position is needed for research in international and human rights to conduct a short-term project regarding the U.S. legal landscape in relation to Palestinian advocacy, more generally.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Identifies and compiles a list of all major politically-motivated 501©(3) organizations in the United States coordinating, funding, and/or conducting offensive civil and human rights litigation, both friendly and oppositional.
  • Compares and contrast their legal and operational structures.
  • Researches novel legal theories advanced by such organizations, and their efficacy.
  • Enumerates and map out how oppositional organizations cause harm to activists.
  • Assess scope of harm associated with those tactics.
  • Identifies and compiles a list of allied civil rights lawyers and law firms, as well as relevant contact information.
  • Identifies attacks on 501©(3) tax exempt status of organizations sympathetic to Palestinians.
  • Assists in drafting operational / policy documents to protect against exposure/scrutiny.
FLSA Nonexempt
Salary Details $20 - $25/hourly
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
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 Part Time
Working Hours 19.5
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. 
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details


Posting Open Date 01/08/2026
Posting Close Date 01/30/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Livingston (RU-New Brunswick)
City Piscataway
State NJ
Location Details

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