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Research Associate I-March 2024

Newark

Mar 28, 2026

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　　Position Details

　　Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Associate I
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RSDM-Oral Biology
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) - Department of Oral Biology is seeking a Research Associate I. As a Research Associate specializing in Microbiome research, the incumbent will play a key role in designing, conducting, and analyzing sequenced data to enhance our understanding of microbial communities in diverse environments. This Research Associate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to the development of innovative projects, with the ultimate goal of advancing scientific knowledge and support publishing research findings in reviewed scientific journals. The ideal candidate must be extremely self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented but also to synergistically interact with other lab members.Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Develops and executes research plans to investigate the composition and function of microbiome data from various biological samples. Partakes in guiding robust methods for sample collection, DNA extraction, and processing to ensure high-quality data. Utilizes state-of-the-art sequencing technologies to analyze microbial DNA and RNA and apply bioinformatics tools to process, analyze, and interpret large-scale microbiome datasets. Formulates testable hypotheses related to the role of microbiota in health, disease, or specific environmental conditions. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including bioinformaticians, data scientists, and clinical researchers, to integrate microbiome data into broader research initiatives. Prepares research findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presents results at conferences and communicates complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences, including internal teams and external stakeholders. Stays abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies in microbiome research; evaluates and implement new techniques to enhance experimental capabilities. Contributes to grant writing efforts by providing scientific rationale, methodology, and expected outcomes for microbiome-related research proposals. Responsible for procurement of supplies and resources for the research group. Actively seeks new collaborative projects within the department and externally. Supervises the undergraduate or master's students. Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position is initially eligible for a hybrid work arrangement where you may work up to 2 days per week at an alternate work location.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	26S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	72009.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	86521.000
Annual Maximum Salary	102805.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE, Local 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

　　Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Ph.D. in Bioinformatics Microbiology, Epidemiology (or related field) plus two (2) years of related research experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Expertise in next-generation sequencing technologies and bioinformatics analysis of microbiome data, gene expression. Strong statistical analysis skills for interpreting complex datasets. Experience with microbial culturing and isolation techniques. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with multi-omics integration (metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, metabolomics). Medical or Dental degree preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Should be able to travel internationally to assist in sample collection and study coordination.

　　Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0080
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details	Newark, NJ

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　　It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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