RESEARCH APPLICATION DESIGNER
Rutgers
Design
USD 124,377-190,290 / year
Posted on Dec 10, 2025
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title | RESEARCH APPLICATION DESIGNER |
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| Job Category | Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) |
| Department | Inst-Hth,Hth Care Pol&Agng Res |
| Overview | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is distinguished in its many efforts to advance health and wellness, and its broad reach, diversity, and expertise provides opportunities to address a wide array of health challenges. This position is in the Center for Biomedical Informatics and Health Artificial Intelligence (BMIHAI) at The Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research (IFH). Leslie Lenert serves as the Director of BMIHAI. BMIHAI facilitates the advancement of informatics and artificial intelligence technologies across Rutgers Health and collaborations with other campuses on infrastructure and technical projects. IFH is the administrative home of BMIHAI. IFH facilitates collaboration among the social and behavioral sciences, clinical disciplines, basic sciences and related fields to promote research on critical population health issues. Tobias Gerhard serves as the director of IFH and brings together scholars across and beyond Rutgers into a vibrant interdisciplinary network that advances high quality research in core areas: • Behavioral Health • Health Economics • Social and Cultural Determinants of Health • Pharmacoepidemiology • Violence Prevention • Health Disparities • Aging Research • State Health Policy • Health Services Research. The BMIHAI through the IFH communicates with many diverse audiences, including Rutgers faculty and students, government agencies (U.S. and abroad), nongovernmental organizations in various regions of the world, industries, foundations, and individual donors. |
| Posting Summary | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Application Designer for the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research (IFH). Reporting to the Director of the Center, the Research Application Designer will play a critical role in advancing research initiatives in health informatics and artificial intelligence, including emerging areas such as agentic AI. In collaboration with faculty and multidisciplinary research teams, the Research Application Designer will communicate with collaborators and contribute to drafting manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Among the key duties of this position are the following:
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| FLSA | Exempt |
| Grade | 08 |
| Salary Details | |
| Minimum Salary | 124377.000 |
| Mid Range Salary | 157334.000 |
| Maximum Salary | 190290.000 |
| 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:
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| Position Status | Full Time |
| Working Hours | |
| Standard Hours | 37.50 |
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| Work Arrangement | Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through January 31, 2026. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu. |
| Union Description | Admin Assembly (MPSC) |
| Payroll Designation | PeopleSoft |
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| Terms of Appointment | Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility | ABP |
Qualifications
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| Equipment Utilized | Epic EHR interoperability tools
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Posting Details
| Posting Number | 25ST2525 |
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| Posting Open Date | 12/09/2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus | Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus | Rutgers University - New Brunswick |
| City | New Brunswick |
| State | NJ |
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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.
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