Research Associate

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Research Associate Department Engn - Biomedical Engineering Salary Details 85588 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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: .

Posting Summary

The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, seeks to hire an outstanding scholar for a one-year visiting research associate position on our New Brunswick/Piscataway campus. Although the search is open to several areas of biomedical engineering, we especially welcome applicants with experience in several ongoing and planned research projects including: 1) mitochondrial transplantation and transfer, 2) repair of the blood-brain barrier in traumatic brain injury, 3) using seaweed for scaffolds for tissue engineering applications, 4) development of specialized electroporation catheters to sample fluid and tissue from structures in the gastrointestinal system, and 5) development of novel wound healing technology.

The successful candidate will be housed in the BME building, have access to rich teaching, experimental, and computational resources in BME, and will engage with faculty and students within BME, engineering, and the University community at large. Job duties will include 1) performing cutting-edge collaborative research; 2) organizing a session in the NIH Rutgers Biotechnology Training Program's Topics in Advanced Biotechnology course; 3) offering an elective course related to Food Security that will be of interest to a broad range of science and engineering students; and 4) playing a role in furthering the institution's goals of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence.

As a campus with a large and diverse student body, we especially encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented minority groups. Rutgers University is committed to enhancing academic excellence and diversity. Significant resources are being developed throughout the university under the umbrella of a new Faculty Diversity Initiative ( ), housed within the Office of University Equity, which aims to increase diverse faculty hiring and engagement, ensure effective mentoring, expand networking opportunities, and develop leadership skills.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, now enrolls 68,942 students (49,359 undergraduates and 19,583 graduate and professional), supported by 4,314 academic faculty and 6,757 administrative staff. The university remains New Jersey's research powerhouse, with $871 million in R&D expenditures for FY 2023 and an impressive $969.5 million in sponsored grants in FY 2024. The School of Engineering, comprising seven academic departments, educates approximately 2,420 undergraduates and is staffed by 191 full-time faculty, alongside more than 200 research faculty. It secured around $70-75 million in research awards in FY 2024, anchored by several nationally recognized research centers and training grants spanning transportation, biotechnology and bioengineering, energy storage, materials, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and wireless technologies

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA0700 Posting Open Date 07/21/2025 Posting Close Date 08/04/2025

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Successful candidates will have a PhD in biomedical engineering or a related field; a significant record of securing competitive research funding; and a track record of nationally and internationally recognized scholarship in fundamental and translational research. We are also seeking candidates who bring broad experience and a proven track record of fostering diversity and inclusivity with many different populations.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon successful pre-employment background screening.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application