Open Positions

September 23, 2025

Open Rank- multiple positions available

The Center Emerging and Re-emerging Pathogens and the Public Health Research Institute at New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, located in Newark, NJ, invites applications for full time, tenure-track appointments at the Professor level. We are currently recruiting candidates with expertise in basic and applied research in Covid-19, Tuberculosis or Tuberculosis and HIV. The position will be supported by a competitive start-up package with exceptional candidates being considered for further support as Chancellor Scholars.

For details and to submit your application, visit www.jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/139541

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and is compliant with the Americans with disabilities Act (ADA). For more information, please visit www.recruitment.rutgers.edu. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

September 22, 2025

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist III for the Public Health Research Institute within New Jersey Medical School.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Research Operations Assistant Director, conducts research activities in diagnostic microbiology within a specialized biosafety level three(BSL3) containment laboratory. May be responsible for the management of a small-sized laboratory area. Assists the Principal Investigator with budgetary, training and administrative responsibilities, income revenue streams.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

  • Cultures and quantitates pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria and viruses including M. Tuberculosis and SARSCoV2 requiring work in BSL3 facilities.
  • Performs detailed MICs and DNA/RNA extraction of above described bacteria using various systems and performs preliminary analysis.
  • Assists in the development and testing of new assays to detect bacteria and viruses from various body sites and clinical matrixes.
  • Assists in writing IRB and IBC submissions.
  • Assists in obtaining informed consent and collecting and processing non-invasive samples from study participants according to experimental protocols.
  • Analyses, organizes and presents the results of experiments to Rutgers and extramural collaborators.
  • Works safely in a BSL3 environment.

For more information and to apply for the position, visit www.jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/254356

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and is compliant with the Americans with disabilities Act (ADA). For more information, please visit www.recruitment.rutgers.edu. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.