Research Project Manager

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Piscataway, New Jersey 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $94K - $145K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ September 11th, 2026

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Rutgers University is hiring a Research Project Manager for the Rutgers–New Brunswick Office for Research (NB OfR). The role advances the university's research mission by leading initiatives to increase faculty competitiveness, manage research development programs, coordinate proposal logistics, and support interdisciplinary research infrastructure across 12 schools.

Highlights

Lead initiatives to elevate faculty competitiveness and interdisciplinary engagement across Rutgers–New Brunswick's 12 schools.
Manage key programs such as the Center and Institute Review Process, Limited Submission Opportunities, internal funding competitions, and the Rutgers Research Development Academy®.
Support faculty capacity building through programming, proposal development, and maintaining research development resources and procedures.
Prepare annual reports, compile research development metrics, and assist senior leadership with data-driven decision-making.
Track and monitor the NB OfR operating budget and program expenditures.
Foster and manage collaborations with global partners, including Dublin City University.
Ensure effective administration and day-to-day oversight of research development programs in alignment with strategic goals.
Required skills include experience coordinating complex projects, supporting proposal development, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in STEM or social sciences with data science knowledge and 5 years of relevant experience.
Preferred skills include a Master’s in data science, experience with program administration, knowledge of federal funding agencies, and proficiency with data analysis software such as SPSS, Python, and R.
Salary range: $94,492 to $144,715 annually; full-time position with flexible hybrid work arrangements possible.