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Vitalief Inc. · 2 months ago

Graduate Research Assistant (Part-time)

Newark, NJ

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

New Grad

Vitalief Inc. is a company that partners with Sites, Sponsors, and CROs to enhance research operations and patient care. They are looking for a highly motivated Master’s graduate to join their neuroscience research laboratory as a Graduate Research Assistant, focusing on manuscript development, grant preparation, and data analysis.

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Responsibilities

Draft, edit, and prepare scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, including literature reviews, data interpretation, and figure preparation

Assist in developing and editing grant proposals, supporting background research, and preparing preliminary data and figures

Perform data cleaning, statistical analyses, and data visualization using appropriate software tools (e.g., SPSS, R, Python, MATLAB, or GraphPad Prism)

Support day-to-day lab activities, including documentation, database management, and coordination of research timelines

Conduct and synthesize current literature relevant to addiction and neuroscience to support ongoing studies and future grant submissions

Work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI), postdoctoral fellows, and other team members to advance the lab’s research objectives

Qualification

NeuroscienceData AnalysisAcademic WritingGrant WritingStatistical SoftwareCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingTeam CollaborationAttention to Detail

Required

Master's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field

Prior research experience in neuroscience, addiction science, behavioral research, or related disciplines

Experience with academic/scientific writing and publication processes

Familiarity with grant writing (NIH or foundation-level preferred) is a strong plus

Background in statistical or computational data analysis methods, including experience with SAS or SPSS, and some experience with AI models development

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; collaborative and comfortable working in a team-oriented lab environment

Self-directed and intellectually curious, professional, reliable, and responsive to feedback

Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities; high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Proficiency in relevant software for data analysis, literature management (e.g., EndNote, Zotero), and document preparation

Company

Vitalief Inc.

We recruit top talent from across the clinical research industry to support our clients in planning and execution of successful clinical trials with the goal of having a positive impact on people’s lives.

Founded in 2021