Visiting Researcher

Visiting Researcher

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

RWJ - RINTS

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.

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 Git Hub repository, as directed by the PI.
• Analyze data, organize them and present them at laboratory meetings and scientific meetings.
• Help prepare manuscripts for publications.

Exempt

99S

$40,000 - $50,000

25,000

125,000

250,000

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.

• 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

Full Time

37.50

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Temporary Assignments

People Soft

Temporary Staff Appointment
- Salaried 12 Month

None

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

• 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…