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Rutgers University

Research Specialist (Research Engineering Manager)

🇺🇸 Piscataway, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $71K - $109K 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ June 11th, 2026

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is hiring a Research Specialist (Research Engineering Manager) for its Civil & Environmental Engineering department. The role involves coordinating resources, executing research projects, managing laboratory and fieldwork, providing technical leadership, and supervising personnel to ensure project compliance, quality, and timely delivery.

Highlights

  • Coordinate resources and manage execution of laboratory and field projects related to advanced cementitious materials.

  • Provide technical leadership and operational oversight across multiple sponsored research projects.

  • Supervise research staff to maintain compliance and deliver high-quality results on time.

  • Apply ASTM and AASHTO laboratory testing standards and manage structural health monitoring.

  • Possess a Master of Science degree in Structural Engineering or related field, or a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related research and field engineering experience.

  • Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, 4 years of related experience, OSHA 30 certification, and EIT credential.

  • Salary range: $71,447 to $109,422, with final offer based on qualifications and available funds.

  • Position is full-time, exempt, staff appointment for 12 months with a standard 37.5 hour workweek.

  • The role is fully on-site at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Busch Campus.

  • Responsibilities include synthesizing research results and translating findings into practical testing and analysis procedures.