Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Research Programmer |
| Posting Number |
26TM0361 |
| Department |
Civil & Environmental Engineer |
| Overview |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a part-time Research Programmer for the Rutgers Infrastructure Monitoring and Evaluation (
RIME) Group within the School of Engineering. This position requires close collaboration with faculty, research staff, external agencies, stakeholders, and other research groups to support research initiatives. The incumbent will serve as the primary point of contact for maintaining, troubleshooting, enhancing, and supporting software infrastructure and research applications. Responsibilities include software design, development, testing, debugging, deployment, documentation, and ongoing system maintenance.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Maintains, troubleshoots, and enhances existing software, scripts, websites, and web-based applications to support ongoing research projects.
- Monitors software performance, resolves technical issues, oversees bug fixes, and minor feature enhancements under the direction of faculty and research.
- Conducts data analysis and database management, and prepares technical documentation to ensure the reliability and continued operation of research software systems.
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Salary Details |
$30 - $50 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
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| Position Status |
Part Time |
| Working Hours |
19 hours per week |
| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Terms of Appointment |
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a related field plus two years of experience in software development, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.
- Strong programming skills, particularly in Python, and experience with other programming languages or tools such as JavaScript, SQL, Java, C/C++, or Visual Basic.
- Experience with Python libraries and frameworks such as Pandas, NumPy, Django, or similar tools.
- Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, enhancing, and supporting existing software systems, scripts, websites, databases, and web-based applications.
- Ability to design, develop, test, and enhance software applications and reusable code to support research projects.
- Full-stack web development experience, including JavaScript, HTML, CSS, web frameworks, and RESTful APIs.
- Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Master's degree.
- Experience contributing to or leading software enhancements, application deployments, or database-driven web application development projects.
- Experience with relational databases and large datasets, including time-series data.
- Knowledge of code packaging, release, deployment, and basic system administration.
AWS or DevOps experience.
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Posting Details
| Posting Open Date |
10/05/2026 |
| Posting Close Date |
11/05/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| 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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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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
$30.00 - $50.00 / hr
life insurance, employee discount
Oct 05, 2026