Job Details

Research Associate (Non-Tenure Track)

Rutgers University-Camden, School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology, invites applications for a Non-Tenure Track (NTT) Research Associate position. This is a research track faculty position for one-year, and is contingent upon continued funding availability. The successful position will lead a research program focused on elucidating the mechanisms that drive mitochondrial dysfunction in neurodegeneration and aging, using cellular and animal models. Beyond primary research, the candidate will take a leadership role in laboratory management, ensuring operational efficiency and providing mentorship and technical training to junior researchers and students.

Research-Track faculty are expected to have developed sufficient expertise and skills to contribute immediately to the research initiatives of the program they join without an expectation of significant training. Research-Track faculty may be asked to contribute to, and/or submit as principal investigator, applications for extramural funding in their research area of expertise to financially support their position.

If you have any questions about this position or the department, please contact Dr. Maria E. (Marien) Solesio, PhD (m.solesio@rutgers.edu).

Position Status - Full Time

Posting Number - 26FA0653

Posting Open Date - 07/01/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - Ph.D. in cell biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, pharmacology or related fields.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications - Experience in mitochondria and/or neuroscience and/or aging and/or protein biology (or related biomedical disciplines) is highly desired, as well as knowledge of basic cell biology, biochemistry and microscopy techniques.

Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification.

The School of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers–Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts.

Applications must include: (1) CV; (2) cover letter; (3) name and contact information for three references; (4) and a research statement outlining current and future research interests.