Research Teaching Specialist III

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.
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist III for the Public Health Research Institute Center at the New Jersey Medical School.
A Research Teaching Specialist-III (RTS–III) position is immediately available to conduct research in the area of mycobacterial host-pathogen interactions and COVID-19 pathogenesis studies using animal models under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI). The requirements include: keep abreast of technical and theoretical knowledge related to mycobacterial pathogenesis. Conduct experiments in BSL3 settings, collect, record and analyze data, prepare reports for peer- reviewed scientific publications and conference presentations, and contribute to the writing of IACUC and IBC applications and grants. Reports all research activities to the PI and trains fellows in relevant techniques as directed by PI.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

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.

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

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.