Lab Project Lead — Genomics & Bioinformatics

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 57,571 - 70,364; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and leave programs

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Research Associate to serve as a project manager for the Ellison and Brand labs. The role involves conducting laboratory and computational experiments, mentoring students and trainees, and contributing to scientific manuscripts.

The position requires a PhD with knowledge of molecular biology, programming, statistics, and genome evolution. Preferred qualifications include Perl/Python, R, and Unix proficiency, as well as lab duties and mentoring responsibilities.

Qualifications

• PhD required with knowledge of molecular biology, computer programming, statistical analysis and genome evolution.
• Mentoring experience required.
• Experience with fly husbandry is listed as a preferred qualification.

Responsibilities

• Act as project manager for the Ellison and Brand labs.
• Perform laboratory and computational experiments to advance research aims.
• Mentor students and trainees to complete their projects.
• Write and contribute to scientific manuscripts to publish findings.

Skills

Mentoring

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

PhD

Tools

Perl

Python

R

Unix

Job description

Rutgers University is seeking a Research Associate to serve as a project manager for the Ellison and Brand labs. The role involves conducting laboratory and computational experiments, mentoring students and trainees, and contributing to scientific manuscripts.

The position requires a PhD with knowledge of molecular biology, programming, statistics, and genome evolution. Preferred qualifications include Perl/Python, R, and Unix proficiency, as well as lab duties and mentoring responsibilities.