Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Temporary Research Assistant (4) Vacancies

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

Department SHP-Health Informatics

Overview

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.

Posting Summary

Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant to work in the Health Informatics Department.

The Temporary Research Assistant will be onsite to support the Center for Biomedical Informatics & Health Artificial Intelligence’s 2025 Summer Bootcamp in Biomedical Data Science and Health AI, from July 28 – August 8, 2025. The Temporary Research Assistant will support the preparation and delivery of lectures, configure various bioinformatics tools, analyze data, and support Bootcamp students, assisting with installing, debugging, and troubleshooting as needed.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Assist lecturers with the preparation and delivery of lectures.
• Assist students in the understanding and preparation of high-performance computing (HPC)-based jobs using Amarel by OARC.
• Configure and use bioinformatics tools and AI/ML applications.
• Download and analyze datasets and reproduce results.
• Assist students with debugging and troubleshooting machine learning tools in R and Python.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 99H

Salary Details $16 per hour

Minimum Salary 15.49

Mid Range Salary 75.00

Maximum Salary 150.00

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: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Position Status Part Time

Working Hours (per week) 19.99

Standard Hours 35.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility None

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor degree required.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess interest and knowledge in transcriptomics (RNA-seq) data handling, processing, and analysis.
• Must have knowledge of bioinformatics pipeline development, execution and debugging.
• Must have an understanding of AI/ML algorithms.
• Must have intermediate to advanced programing knowledge in R and Python programming languages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing.
• Must be able to sit at a computer for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Classroom setting.

Special Conditions

Posting Number 25ST1249

Posting Open Date 06/06/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)

City Newark

State NJ

Location Details

Stanley S Bergen Jr Bldg

65 Bergen Street

Newark, NJ 07107

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