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Rutgers University

Research Project Manager

🇺🇸 New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $94K - $145K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ January 15th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Research Project Manager for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. The role involves independently managing research projects related to biodiversity conservation and environmental DNA (eDNA), including developing research plans, conducting complex statistical and machine-learning analyses, and generating high-quality research outputs to meet sponsor requirements and deadlines.

Highlights

  • Manages frameworks, timelines, and workflows for grant and contract funded research projects.

  • Designs and implements statistical, machine-learning, and bioinformatic methodologies, especially using R-language.

  • Conducts complex analyses of eDNA and ecological datasets integrating multiple research partners.

  • Prepares technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations.

  • Identifies and pursues external funding opportunities and prepares related proposals.

  • Maintains strong relationships with sponsoring organizations and research partners.

  • Requires mastery of coding and advanced computing systems.

  • Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in ecology, evolution, or related field and three years of relevant research experience.

  • Preferred qualifications include a PhD, expertise in biodiversity groups, and experience managing project budgets and workflows.

  • Salary range: $94,492 to $144,715 with benefits including medical, dental, retirement, and educational benefits.