Postdoctoral Associate

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Piscataway

Jan 23, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Associate
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-Biochemistry&Molecular Biology
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating universitywide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The Postdoctoral Associate will develop, optimize, or apply existing genome-scale approaches to understand the mechanisms of virulence, immune escape, and antibiotic resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Among the key duties of this position are the following: The candidate will design and implement experiments independently with input from the adviser and collaborator(s). Must have experience in Mycobacterium tuberculosis culture and manipulation under BSL2 conditions. Must have expertise in general molecular biology methods, RNA methods, protein expression and purification, and experience in sample preparation and bioinformatic analysis for RNA-seq and proteomic studies. Must have Data Science expertise (preferably certification), including data analysis using Python and R. Participates in weekly lab meetings. Prepares experimental data for publication and grant applications independently with minimal input from adviser and peers. Maintains accurate records of laboratory notebooks and research activity; reviews literature and prepares manuscripts and abstracts for submission; presents findings at national/international meetings. Mentor graduate/undergraduate students as needed.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade
Position Salary	$66,492/annual
Annual Minimum Salary
Annual Mid Range Salary
Annual Maximum Salary
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Post Docs - Regular Salaried
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Qualified candidate will have a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences or related disciplines. A minimum of four (4) years of previous experience in molecular biology, including RNA studies, required in addition to expertise in Data Science and culture/manipulation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	The candidate must be highly motivated with evidence of productivity. Strong oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Computer data input. Work Environment: Laboratory environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0134
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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