Post-Doctoral Associate, Biology

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Post-Doctoral Associate, Biology
Department	FASC - Biology
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	The Department of Biology at Rutgers University—Camden invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral position, renewable for a second year, to commence on April 1st 2023. This position will support the research and laboratory of Dr. Maria E. Solesio.  The successful candidate will be in charge of conducting the experiments, analyzing the obtained data, providing input, writing manuscripts and grant proposals, and training new laboratory members jointly with Dr. Solesio. We seek an innovative and productive researcher with previous experience and a track of publications in the field of mitochondrial biology. Knowledge of cell biology and biochemistry techniques is also required. Candidates may learn about the campus and the Department of Biology at https://biology.camden.rutgers.edu/ or by contacting Dr. Solesio at [email protected].  Rutgers University—Camden, a beautiful, urban campus expanding to accommodate the growth of Southern New Jersey, is located just across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. The Camden campus is within easy access to the range of libraries, museums, and other cultural institutions in the greater Philadelphia and New York City regions. Reviews will begin immediately and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit cover letter (1 page), a CV, and contact information from your previous supervisors.
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Posting Number	23FA1370
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Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	PhD in mitochondrial biology. Publication record
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Overview	Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.
Statement	The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers–Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences , University College , and the Graduate School .

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Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/218482
Campus	Rutgers University-Camden
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Camden
City	Camden
State	NJ
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