Research Associate; Non-Tenure Track

Position: Research Associate (Non-Tenure Track)
Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Associate (Non-Tenure Track) Department Biology Salary Details The minimum salary for this position is $85,588. 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

Posting Summary

Rutgers University-Camden, School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology, invites applications for a Non-Tenure Track (NTT) Research Associate position. This is a research track faculty position for one-year, and is contingent upon continued funding availability.

The successful position will lead an research program focused on elucidating the mechanisms that drive mitochondrial dysfunction in neurodegeneration and aging, using cellular and animal models.

Beyond primary research, the candidate will take a leadership role in laboratory management, ensuring operational efficiency and providing mentorship and technical training to junior researchers and students.

Research-Track faculty are expected to have developed sufficient expertise and skills to contribute immediately to the research initiatives of the program they join without an expectation of significant training. Research-Track faculty may be asked to contribute to, and/or submit as principal investigator, applications for extramural funding in their research area of expertise to financially support their position.

If you have any questions about this position or the department, please contact the Dr. Maria

E. (Marien) Solesio, PhD (m.solesio).

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 26FA0653 Posting Open Date 07/01/2026 Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D. in cell biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, pharmacology or related fields.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in mitochondria and/or neuroscience and/or aging and/or protein biology (or related biomedical disciplines) is highly desired, as well as knowledge of basic cell biology, biochemistry and microscopy techniques.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach.

A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities.

Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of…