Visiting Researcher

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vacation/leave

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Rutgers University’s Robert Wood Johnson Medical School invites applications for a Visiting Researcher in the Neurology department. The successful candidate will work on a Parkinson’s disease project in a laboratory, performing bioinformatics analyses (Python, MATLAB and R) and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team at Rutgers.

This is a fully on-site, 12-month temporary staff appointment with salary details ranging from $40,000 to $50,000, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in bioinformatics or a related field is required.
• Previous research experience is required.
• Strong coding skills and data analysis ability.

Responsibilities

• Undertake bioinformatics analyses of imaging, genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics data and perform statistical analyses.
• Collaborate with lab members and Rutgers collaborators.
• Store data, analyses and code in lab folders and GitHub repository.
• Analyze data, organize results and present at meetings.
• Help prepare manuscripts for publications.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

R

Education

Master's degree in bioinformatics

Tools

GitHub

Job description

Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department

Department RWJ - RINTS

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, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Visiting Researcher for the department of Neurology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Visiting Researcher will work on a project in a laboratory dedicated to studying the molecular pathogenesis of Parkinson’s Disease. The Visiting Researcher will work in a new lab as part of a highly integrated research team utilizing a variety of laboratory technologies, analytic tools and approaches. Appropriate training in all techniques necessary for the project will be provided.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Undertake bioinformatics analyses of imaging, genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics data, as well as statistical analyses of biological data and any other types of analyses that might arise. Most of these will be Python-based, but occasional use of R or other scientific software available in the lab will be essential.
• Work conductively with other members of the lab and collaborators from within Rutgers and elsewhere.
• Store data, analyses and code within the lab’s shared folders and GitHub repository, as directed by the PI.
• Analyze data, organize them and present them at laboratory meetings and scientific meetings.
• Help prepare manuscripts for publications.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 99S

Salary Details

Salary Details

Salary Details $40,000 - $50,000

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 25,000

Mid Range Salary

Mid Range Salary 125,000

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 250,000

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.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Temporary Assignments

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month

Position Pension Eligibility

None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in bioinformatics or a related field is required.
• Previous research experience is required.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The incumbent must have a genuine interest in research and in the work undertaken in our lab and be committed to improving their research skills and progressively developing research competence.
• Proficient coding skills in Python plus MATLAB and/or R are essential, as well as experience in analyzing biological imaging data.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate research plans and findings effectively, both verbally and in writing, to research team members and the scientific community through presentations and publications.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Work Environment: Lab environment. Moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST1880

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location Details

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City Piscataway

State NJ

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All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

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