Research Associate II

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Nov 03, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Associate II
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	NJMS-Pharmacology
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, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Associate II for NJMS- Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience .Under the direction of the PI, the Research Associate II will be responsible for conducting highly specialized and technical research. Will be primarily engaged in the design and synthesis of small molecule antibacterials. Will also involve the analysis of evolving structure-activity relationships and potentially also the use of computational methods for compound design and biological approaches to determine mechanism of action. Contributes his/her time towards writing manuscripts and review articles that directly result from his/her research. In addition, the individual will also help train graduate students and technicians. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Performs various research and technical operations relative to ongoing investigatory activities of a laboratory; may conduct independently or as assigned specialized research for a particular project. Participates in the development of performance standards, selection of methodology and instrumentation and coordination of the analytical and instrumentation functions with research areas to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives of the research program. Assists in the conducting of continuous program of research and development regarding new procedures and instrumentation functions of the laboratory. As requested, assists in the implementation of the programs and projects in special areas of interest to the overall research program of the laboratory. Performs highly skilled techniques in investigating the design of novel computational approaches to drug discovery. Participates in the synthesis of small molecular chemical tools or drug discovery entities.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	23S
Position Salary	$67,074
Annual Minimum Salary	64244.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	76976.00
Annual Maximum Salary	91311.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Ph.D. Degree in synthetic organic chemistry or relevant science.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2397
Posting Open Date	10/10/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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