Postdoctoral Fellow - Newark, United States - Rutgers University

Rutgers University

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Newark, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

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 six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, 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 including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations.

Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Rutgers RBHS is an anchor institution that boasts locations in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics within the New Jersey Medical School. Our goal is to characterize putative ERshaping proteins of Plasmodium, their functions in the parasite's cell biology and their effect on parasite virulence. We use tools of molecular genetics (gene knockouts, conditional protein depletion, CRISPR editing), imaging (confocal and super

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Perform scientific research (protein purification, biochemistry, enzymatic assays, tissue culture, cell biology, light and fluorescence microscopy, molecular biology, rodent handling, mosquito dissection) under the PI's guidance.
Communicates regularly with the P.I.
Maintains detailed and accurate experimental records.
Participates and presents in journal clubs, seminars, and conferences.
Reads current scientific and technical literature relevant to the laboratory's mission.

Position Status

Full Time
Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift

Day
Work Arrangement

FLSA

Exempt
Grade
99S
Position Salary
54,84057,852 Depends on years of experience
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

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Temporary Staff Appointment
Salaried 12 Month
Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Ph.

D. in a related field, peer-reviewed publications, excellent training in molecular biology, protein purification and/or biochemistry.

Should have a strong workethic, communication & organizational skills, and ability to work independently.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL
DEMANDS:

Standing, sitting, walking, talking, or hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds.

WORK
ENVIRONMENT:

Clinical/Office/Laboratory environment. Moderate noise.

Special Conditions