Post-Doc Ellison Lab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee and dependent educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Post-Doc for the Ellison Lab to conduct computational analysis of genome sequencing data. A PhD is required, and candidates should have knowledge of computer programming, statistical analysis, and genome evolution.

This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits including medical coverage, paid vacation, and educational benefits. Join an innovative team at Rutgers University-New Brunswick where your research will contribute to scientific advancements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer programming, statistical analysis, and genome evolution required for this role.
• Experience with independent judgment related to analysis workflows is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform computational analysis of genome sequencing data.
• Research results will be submitted for publication in scientific journals.

Skills

Knowledge of computer programming

Statistical analysis

Genome evolution

Education

PhD

Job description

Position Details

• Recruitment/Posting Title: Post-Doc Ellison Lab
• Department: Human Genetics Institute of NJ
• Position Status: Full Time
• Posting Number: 25FA1089
• Posting Open Date: 10/31/2025
• Salary: $63,968
• 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.

• Posting Summary:

  This position is for a postdoctoral researcher to perform computational analysis of genome sequencing data in the Ellison laboratory.

• Benefits:
  • 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

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: PhD is required along with knowledge of computer programming, statistical analysis, and genome evolution.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The position requires independent judgment related to determining specific analysis work-flows. The ultimate decision on how and what research products to publish will be determined by Dr. Ellison. Research will be performed using the Rutgers High Performance Computing infrastructure. The results of the research will be submitted for publication in a scientific journal.

Posting Details

• Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/262746
• Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
• Home Location Campus: Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
• City: Piscataway
• State: NJ

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