Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Supervising Research Scientist |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) |
| Department |
RWJ - Psychiatry Genomics Psyc |
| 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 Supervising Research Scientist for the department of Psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Under the direction of the Director of the Center for Psychiatric Health & Genomics (
CPHG), the Supervising Research Scientist is responsible for supporting the Director in providing scientific leadership and furthering research development within the Center. This includes supporting development of new research initiatives within the Center and supporting existing Programs of other faculty within the Center, especially those newly recruited into the Center.
The Supervising Research Scientist will also serve as the staff scientific lead for the Pato Lab under the direction of principal investigators. This includes ensuring achievement of scientific Aims of the extramurally funded research projects within the lab and supervising and directing scientific staff in support of achieving those Aims. The Pato Lab focuses on human subjects studies of persons with Serious Mental Illness (
SMI).
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Support the Director in implementing academic and scientific activities of CPHG, including speaker series, preparation of scientific presentations and publications, participation in scientific consortia, etc. Under the direction of the Director, initiate and lead new research programs in psychiatric genomics, including participating in study design and human subjects protocol designs.
- Serve as coordinator of scientific partnerships in genomic analyses, including analyzing extant and future cohort populations for inclusion/exclusion criteria in studies, managing flow of biospecimens and data in these partnerships, monitoring QC of biospecimens and data, and participating in analytic design and methodology plans and subsequent genomic analysis.
- Supports human subjects research participant cohort database management and analysis, including tracking and managing access, use, and analysis by CPHG faculty, trainees, students, and academic partners. This includes facilitating and tracking use of cohort data by the scientific community external to Rutgers University, including supporting communication and coordination among external partners to enhance scientific discovery and reduce duplicative science.
- Serves as lead on specified extramurally sponsored projects. Supervises and Provides oversight both of ascertainment/assessment teams that recruit and conduct structured diagnostic interviews of clinical research study participants and of programming and data management personnel. Assists with the instructing and training of lower-level study raters, recruiters and collection of samples to develop the skills necessary to perform the required functions.
- Trains direct activities of subordinate research staff, supervising and directing scientific staff in support of achieving those Aims.
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
33S |
| Salary Details |
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| Minimum Salary |
110320.000 |
| Mid Range Salary |
134508.000 |
| Maximum Salary |
158693.000 |
| 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
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Working Hours |
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| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. |
| Union Description |
CWA 1031 |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Doctoral Degree in a relevant science (mental health, genetics, etc.) plus two (2) years of related research experience required, or a Master's Degree in a relevant science plus (4) four years of related research experience.
- Experience in complex data management and analysis in a biomedical research setting.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills, including experience supervising personnel in a research setting.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing, and driving. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert up to 25 pounds.
- Work Environment: Office environment. Off-site field environment (events, healthcare facilities, etc.). Moderate noise.
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| Special Conditions |
- Must have access to personal transportation to conduct field activities
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
26ST0080 |
| Posting Open Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Downtown New Brunswick |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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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. 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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
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life insurance, employee discount
Jan 16, 2026