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Research Associate

Rutgers University

life insurance, employee discount

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jan 10, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Associate
Department	Blueberry - Cranberry
Salary Details	85,588
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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: 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
Posting Summary	A research associate position is available to support molecular breeding approaches in blueberry and cranberry. This research associate position will be housed in the Department of Plant Biology at Rutgers University, New Jersey in Vaccinium breeding program of Dr. Gina Sideli. This position will also work with Rutgers and USDA- ARS scientists at the Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research and contribute to the overall mission of the center.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	25FA1226
Posting Open Date	01/09/2026
Posting Close Date	01/16/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	The ideal candidate should have a PhD plus additional experience (industry or postdoc) in plant breeding, genetics or related field, and skills/experience required to carry-out molecular breeding experiments using genomics, phenomics, and bioinformatics. Candidate should have a record of submitting manuscripts through the peer-review process scientific journal. A copy of PhD certification will be required before an official offer can be given.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	The applicant should be fluent in English (oral and written) and be able to communicate ideas to colleagues and conference attendees. The successful applicant can work independently as well as on a team, and supervise students in the lab. This position requires expertise in genomics such as genome-wide associations and selection, bioinformatics in handling sequence data, as well as understanding analysis for different breeding schemes and ploidy levels.
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Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview	This research associate position is available immediately to work on multiple research projects including but not limited to: 1) build and implement genomic and bioinformatic pipelines; 2) statistical associations between traits of interest and genotype data; 3) analysis of multi-environment trials; 4) genomic predictions of complex traits; 5) phenomics pipelines to enhance breeding. Applicants should have a PhD and postdoctoral or industry experience in genetics, plant breeding, or horticulture, preferably with experience in small fruits or perennial crops.
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/264638
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Chatsworth
State	NJ
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