Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Research Associate, Plant Biology - Eric Lam Lab

Department
Plant Biology

Salary Details
$85,588 Minimum Salary

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

Posting Summary

A Research Associate position is currently available in the laboratory of Prof. Eric Lam at the Department of Plant Biology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick. The main responsibility for this post is to support an NSF funded Trilateral Project with partner laboratories in the UK (Nottingham) and Germany (Gatersleben). The project aims to reveal the role of the microbiome in providing resilience to multi-stress environments through a combination of large-scale phenotyping screens followed by transcriptomics, phenomics and metabolomics studies with constructed holobionts. The Research Associate will work closely with the international team of specialists to coordinate the large-scale G X E screen, and to carry out focused studies on the transcriptomics of selected microbe combinations with corresponding Lemna strains. These data will be integrated with results from metabolomics and phenomic datasets to generate a set of target plant genes that may mediate improvement in plant stress resilience.

Applicants to this post should have a minimum of two years in postdoc experience, with expertise in plant molecular genetics and transcriptomics analyses. Experience in duckweed research would be highly desirable. The position is available for one year, with potential of renewal pending performance and availability of resources.

Position Status
Full Time

Posting Number
26FA0733

Posting Open Date
08/26/2026

Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

PhD with expertise in plant molecular genetics and transcriptomics analyses. Experience in duckweed research would be highly desirable.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Overview

Statement

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants are to apply online at https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/279920
and upload 1) a cover letter describing your research experience and interest in the position; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) names and contact information of at least four professional references.

Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/279920

Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus
Cook (RU-New Brunswick)

City
New Brunswick

State
NJ

Location Details

59 Dudley Road - Foran Hall, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Pre-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.