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Rutgers University

Research Project Manager

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $94K - $145K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ December 20th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Research Project Manager. This role manages and supervises advanced scientific instrumentation, including X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy facilities, supporting research and teaching activities in the Departments of Chemistry and Earth and Environmental Sciences. The manager provides technical support, trains users, maintains equipment, coordinates facility operations, and contributes to grant proposals.

Highlights

  • Oversees single crystal X-ray diffraction, powder X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and nanomaterials characterization facilities.

  • Provides technical assistance and training to researchers, students, and postdoctoral personnel on complex scientific equipment.

  • Supports research by planning and acquiring experimental data and participates in grant proposal development.

  • Manages equipment maintenance, safety protocols, data backup, and vendor communications.

  • Requires advanced degree in experimental physical or natural sciences or relevant engineering field.

  • Must have hands-on experience with SCXRD and PXRD, familiarity with scientific instruments like oscilloscopes, multimeters, vacuum systems, and scientific software.

  • Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. and experience with scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

  • Uses various software including MS Office suite, Cornerstone, SyQuest, and university-specific systems for operations.

  • Salary range from $94,492 to $144,715 annually with flexible offer based on qualifications and experience.

  • Position supports research and academic programs in the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University-Newark.