Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Research Project Assistant (Matikainen Ankney Lab) |
| Job Category |
URA-AFT Administrative |
| Department |
SAS - Psychology |
| Overview |
The School of Arts and Sciences (
SAS) at Rutgers University is the largest academic unit of the University and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning humanities, social, physical and life sciences and over 100 different majors, plus programs, centers, bureaus and institutes.
SAS has a membership of over 2,000 permanent and temporary faculty (instructional and research), teaching and graduate assistants, part-time lecturers, and post-doctoral appointees, and over 500 administrative staff.
Arts and Sciences delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and service missions of the School. We are committed to providing academic departments, programs, and centers in the School of Arts and Sciences with reliable and trusted service, clear policies and procedures, innovative technologies, and a commitment to administrative excellence and efficiency.
The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Assistant (Matikainen Ankney Lab) for the Department of Psychology within the School of Arts and Sciences.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Supports ongoing research focused on animal behavior.
- Collects data and maintains research databases.
- Conducts background research.
- Assists in preparing reports and presentations.
- Manages the mouse colony and works with mice in behavioral experiments.
- Helps to care for the animals.
- Helps train student interns in how to collect data and follow lab procedures, as well as performing basic data analysis.
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Grade |
03 |
| Salary Details |
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| Minimum Salary |
52602.480 |
| Mid Range Salary |
64788.980 |
| Maximum Salary |
76975.480 |
| 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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- 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
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Working Hours |
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| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Daily Work Shift |
Day |
| Work Arrangement |
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. |
| Union Description |
URA-AFT Administrative |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology, biomedical engineering, computer science, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience, such as data collection through laboratory experiments with animals.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills for managing databases and experimental records.
- Ability to train and mentor students effectively.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Viral injections, subcutaneous injections, perfusions, fiber photometry, tissue slicing and mounting, and SNI surgery.
- Arduino programming, 3D design/printing, and building rodent behavioral apparatus.
- Familiarity with FED3 rodent behavioral devices.
- Proficiency in Python for data analysis.
- Familiarity with Bonsai workflows for data collection.
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| Equipment Utilized |
- Neurophotometrics photometry recordings, tinkercad, Python.
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- Ability to change a mouse cage.
- Ability to solder using small, dexterous movement.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST2145 |
| Posting Open Date |
10/14/2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Busch (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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