Position Summary:

• Have expertise in all steps of molecular ecology research, from study design through publication
• Have a demonstrated commitment to reproducible and open science.
• Develop their research portfolio with new projects and take leadership roles in existing projects
• Enable broad accessibility of the facility by training students and other researchers, providing technical assistance, and other activities
• Maintain the Molecular Ecology facility as a safe, organized, and productive work environment
• Strong experience contributing to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to design, conduct, and publish world-class research in population genomics
• Success or potential for success raising external funds for research.
• Experience advising and mentoring student research projects.
• Experience with population genomics, bioinformatics, and next-generation sequencing in non-model organisms.
• Understanding of and success promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic environments.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a population genomics lab and coordinate multiple projects.
• Independence and self-directed work ethic.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The associate will have access to a modern population genomics lab and the extensive computing resources at Rutgers University
• Ability to occasionally list 30 lbs

Posting Number: 21FA1281

Location: Cook (RU-New Brunswick)