Available Positions

Summer Research Assistant

Summer research assistant sought to join single molecule research for 10-14 weeks.

This position is open to highly motivated undergraduate students who wish to gain experience doing biophysical chemistry in an academic laboratory. Students with excellent abilities in mathematics, chemistry and physics will find this an excellent opportunity to develop the skills required for success in a doctoral program.
Send résumé, personal statement, and contact information for 3 references to David Talaga, 610 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 or .
Rutgers is an equal opportunity employer.


Administrative Assistant/Laboratory Manager

Two Chemistry professors seek Administrative Assistant/Laboratory Manager

This position would require independent thinking and writing skills. We also seek someone who is comfortable with computers and the internet. No particular technical skills are needed but someone who could navigate the internet comfortably, finding documents etc., with the ability to teach him/herself in the use of simple applications. The person should be comfortable with Macintosh and Windows or capable of learning them quickly. Some of the typical responsibilities include.

  • Record-keeping for and filing of Travel and Business Expense Reports
  • Document formatting
  • Maintenance of contact database
  • Maintenance of faculty calendars
  • Formatting of Powerpoint (Keynote) presentations
  • Handling boiler-plate correspondence
  • Room scheduling for research group meetings
  • Research lab record keeping

Initially the position will be hourly (part-time or full-time) with a full-time salaried position contingent upon performance.
Send résumé, personal statement, and contact information for 3 references to David Talaga, 610 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 or


Graduate Assistant

Ph.D. Student, preferably admitted to candidacy is sought to participate in NIH funded research in statistics and information theory as relates to the measurement of single molecule fluorescence.

Send résumé, personal statement, and contact information for 3 references to David Talaga, 610 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 or