Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Fellow
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	NJMS-Microbiology
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 university wide, 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 Fellow for NJMS- Microbiology, Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics. A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Petrou lab at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) to support NIH-funded research. Our research focuses on the structural biology of membrane proteins using single particle cryoelectron microscopy (cryo-EM). Our goal is to characterize the structure and function of bacterial membrane enzymes involved in antibiotic resistance, and eukaryotic receptors and enzymes relevant to human physiology and pathology. The Postdoctoral Fellow is responsible for the expression and purification of proteins using bacterial, insect and mammalian heterologous expression systems, and for the structure determination of membrane proteins and/or protein complexes by single-particle cryo-EM. In addition, the Postdoctoral Fellow is responsible for biophysical or biochemical characterization of target proteins, including protein-ligand or protein-protein interactions. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Protein expression and purification – heterologous protein expression using bacterial, insect or mammalian systems, affinity purification, and chromatographic separation using FPLC and HPLC. Determination of three-dimensional structures of proteins using cryo-electron microscopy data and appropriate computational programs/resources (e.g. Relion, cryoSPARC, etc.). Collects, compiles and presents data with appropriate conclusions, recommendations, etc. pertinent to research activity. Communicates regularly with the Principal Investigator. Maintains detailed and accurate experimental records. Participates and presents in journal clubs, seminars and conferences. Prepares reports for peer-reviewed scientific publications, and contributes to grant writing Performs training of lab personnel in molecular biology, biochemistry and single-particle cryo-EM.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	99S
Position Salary	Minimum salary $56,963
Annual Minimum Salary	0.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.000
Annual Maximum Salary	0.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	AAUP
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	Ph.D. in Structural Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related fields.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Good communication & organizational skills and the ability to work independently are important for this position Experience with heterologous expression of proteins using insect cell or mammalian cell systems is necessary for this position.
Preferred Qualifications	Preference will be given to candidates with experience in structure determination of proteins by single-particle cryo-EM and atomic model building/validation.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to safely perform laboratory experiments. Must be able to lift a weight of 3kg up to waist level. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Research laboratory
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0221
Posting Open Date	01/30/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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