Research Project Assistant

Rutgers University, United States

Updated: 16 days ago
Location: New Brunswick, NEW JERSEY

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Posted: 16-Jan-26

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey


Internal Number: 266775


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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Assistant for the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT). Reporting to an Engineering Research Project Manager in the Rutgers Rail and Transit Program, this position will provide critical research and technical support, project execution assistance, and project management skills to the Center.
This position will support CAIT's research portfolio under the guidance of the Center's Director, generate economic analyses to quantify project impacts, work closely with Principal Investigators on collaborative research, and support CAIT staff in managing key clients and programs. Position is expected to grow into a liaison and resource for CAIT clients including NJ Transit.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
  • Focuses on the technical execution of research projects.
  • Provides knowledge in the areas of transportation planning, rail network analysis, business case development, and data visualization.
  • Supports day-to-day operations of the Center and work alongside CAIT staff developing and managing programs with key clients such as NJ Transit.

Minimum Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in the Social Sciences (e.g., Economics, Planning, Sociology, Anthropology) or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and/or relevant experience.


City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

  • Software skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and Adobe Acrobat.


Posting Number: 26ST0015


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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.
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