IQB Summer Lab Researcher

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and various

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee and dependent educational

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

The Rutgers University Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine (IQB) in New Brunswick, NJ, invites graduate students to participate in a summer research program as IQB Summer Lab Researcher. This part-time role offers hands-on experience in cutting-edge biomedicine, bioinformatics, and computational biology under faculty supervision.

Posting includes competitive benefits and a flexible compensation structure; final salary offers will reflect qualifications, experience, and funding availability.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a graduate program in biomedicine, bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in quantitative and/or qualitative approaches to research.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.
• Commitment to ethical conduct of research.
• Self-motivation and independence with good documentation habits.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Qualitative approaches

Communication skills

Collaboration

Research ethics

Self-motivation

Documentation habits

Education

Graduate student enrollment in biomedicine / bioinformatics / computational biology

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: IQB Summer Lab Researcher

Department: Quantitative Biomedicine Inst

Salary Details: 5,190

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.

• 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

Posting Summary: The Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine (IQB) at Rutgers University is seeking highly motivated graduate students to participate in cutting-edge research over the summer. This is an excellent opportunity for students pursuing advanced degrees in biomedicine, bioinformatics, computational biology, or related fields to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic research environment.

Position Status: Part Time

Posting Number: 26FA0606

Posting Open Date: 06/12/2026

Posting Close Date: 01/07/2028

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program in biomedicine, bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related discipline.

Strong interest in quantitative and/or qualitative approaches to research.

Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.

• Commitment to ethical conduct of research
• Self-motivation and independence
• Good documentation habits

Posting Details

Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/277061

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