Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Fellow
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	NJMS-PHRI CENTER-Z30001
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-PHRI CENTER. This position conducts research in the field of tuberculosis in Dr. Shi’s laboratory. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Examines the role of metabolic pathways of host immune cells in mediating immune function in tuberculosis using in vitro and in vivo mouse models Performs experiments that include genetic, biochemical, cellular and molecular approaches, as well as metabolomics, epigenetics and high throughput sequencing and bioinformatics Keeps up-to-date with technical and theoretical knowledge related to the projects. Generates, compiles and presents experimental data with appropriate conclusions, recommendations, etc. pertinent to research activity. Presents scientific/research contents in institutional, national and international forums. Contributes to writing of IACUC and IBC applications and grants to respective agencies.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	99S
Position Salary	$56,963.00
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	Highly motivated researcher with a Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, infectious disease.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Highly motivated, self-starter with enthusiasm and team spirit for research. Highly organized and willing to interact with other research group in collaborative projects. Strong background in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry and infectious disease. Must maintain high level of research competency, knowledge and skills to perform duties assigned by the principal investigator. Training in molecular and Cellular biology, biochemistry, infectious disease, high-throughput sequencing, epigenetics and bioinformatics Experience working with Mycobacterium tuberculosis using primary cells and in vivo mouse models is an asset. Ability to work individually and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications	The ideal candidate should possess knowledge and expertise in the manipulation of infectious agents, the application of ELISA, the utilization of multi-color FACS analysis, the implementation of molecular cloning techniques, the execution of real-time PCR analysis, the utilization of RNA-FISH, the conduction of Western blot experiments, the implementation of immunofluorescent microscopy procedures, the execution of high throughput sequencing, metabolomics, epigenetics and the utilization of bioinformatics tools. Proficiency in Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3) and Animal Biosafety Level 3 (ABSL3) is of utmost importance for the successful execution of in vitro and in vivo models of infection involving mycobacteria. Additionally, the candidate is required to possess exceptional communication and writing skills.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Proficiency in Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3) and Animal Biosafety Level 3 (ABSL3) is of utmost importance for the successful execution of in vitro and in vivo models of infection involving mycobacteria. Additionally, the candidate is required to possess exceptional communication and writing skills.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0559
Posting Open Date	03/07/2024
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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