Research Specialist; Research Engineering Manager

Position Details

Position:
Research Specialist (Research Engineering Manager)

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

Department:
Civil & Environmental Engineer

Grade: 05

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Position Status:
Full Time

Standard

Hours:

37.50 hours per week

Work Arrangement:
Fully on-site

Union:
Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation:
People Soft

Terms of Appointment:
Staff – 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Rutgers seeks a Research Specialist (Research Engineering Manager) in the Civil & Environmental Engineering department. The role focuses on advanced cementitious materials projects, requiring extensive laboratory and field expertise to synthesize research results and translate findings into practical testing and analysis procedures.

• Coordinate resources, execute projects, and manage laboratory and fieldwork effectively.
• Provide technical leadership and operational oversight for multiple sponsored research projects.
• Supervise research personnel to ensure compliance, quality, and timely delivery of project outcomes.

Minimum: $71,447 | Mid Range: $90,435 | Maximum: $109,422

The final salary will be determined by factors such as qualifications, experience, availability of grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity.

• 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

• Master of Science degree in Structural Engineering or related field, or Bachelor of Engineering with 2 years of field and research engineering experience. Experience must involve overseeing laboratory operations, coordinating research projects, and guiding staff to ensure quality, compliance, and timely execution.

• Master's degree.
• 4 years of related field and research experience and 2+ years of research engineering experience.
• OSHA 30 certification and EIT.

• ASTM and AASHTO laboratory testing.
• Structural Health Monitoring management.

• Involves physical demands associated with managing various concrete and field-related works.

Position requires fully on-site work arrangement.

• Posting Number: 26ST1246
• Open Date: 06/08/2026
• Location:
  
  Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Busch (RU-New Brunswick), Piscataway, NJ

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

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy, certain prospective employees may be required to prove vaccination against seasonal influenza during Flu Season, unless a medical or religious exemption applies. Failure to provide proof may result in rescission of the offer or disciplinary action.

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