Position DetailsPosition Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Research Analyst - Landscape Architecture
Posting Number 26TM0314
Department Landscape Architecture
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Analyst - Landscape Architecture for the Department of Landscape Architecture within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Handles the GIS delineation/articulation of geographic boundaries and vegetative assemblage characteristics of the targeted site, using recently taken drone imagery.
- Handles the statistical analysis and graphical representation of all data sets.
FLSA Nonexempt
Salary Details $40 per hour
Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Position Status Full Time
Working Hours 40
Daily Work ShiftWork Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience - Ph.D. in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Ecological Planning or associated field.
Certifications/LicensesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Geotechnical skills and associated resource knowledge are needed for the successful completion of the McIntire grant entitled Functional Diversity Within An Urban Forest Stand.
Preferred Qualifications - One year of professional experience in either the professional or academic venues.
- Experience in developing pixels curvature using the curvature function and classifying vegetation assemblages in dynamic equilibrium.
- Experience in the use of Orthoimagery to support the hyperspectral image classification and percent vegetation cover analysis.
Equipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentSpecial ConditionsPosting Details
Posting Open Date 08/31/2026
Posting Close Date 09/09/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to ApplicantsRegional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City New Brunswick
State NJ
Location DetailsPre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
