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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Fellow
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-CABM
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 the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM) located on the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Campus in Piscataway, New Jersey, USA. The Quantitative Evolutionary Microbiology Laboratory, led by Prof. Michael Manhart, is seeking an outstanding a Postdoctoral Fellow. Our lab seeks to understand how fundamental evolutionary processes shape the ecology and cellular physiology of microbial communities, using experimental, computational, and theoretical approaches. We are especially interested in contributing to fundamental microbiology that can benefit human health. This position will be based at Rutgers University, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (Piscataway, NJ, USA). The fellow will also be an active member of the Rutgers University Microbiome Program. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Michael Manhart, the Postdoctoral Fellow will develop and conduct research projects, present at local and international meetings, write papers, apply for fellowships and other funding, and mentor students and other lab members. Current major research directions in the lab include the evolution of microbial growth dynamics and the effect of ecological interactions on adaptation in microbial communities, but the position will allow for significant flexibility in developing new directions in accordance with the fellow’s interests and the broad goals of the lab. The fellow’s research may involve any combination of experimental (wet-lab biology), computational, and theoretical components. The fellow can expect at least two years of support contingent on satisfactory performance and funding availability, with the possibility of additional years of support contingent on funding availability and mutual agreement. The salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications, with the minimum set by NIH-NRSA stipend levels. Our group values an inclusive culture, and we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Develop and conduct research projects focused on the evolution of microbial growth dynamics and the effect of ecological interactions on adaptation in microbial communities. Present scientific research findings at local and international meetings, as requested by the PI. Write and publish scientific manuscripts. Apply for fellowships contribute to the preparation of research grant applications. Participate in the configuration and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment, including computers, necessary for conduct of the project. Mentor students and other lab members.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	99S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
Annual Mid Range Salary
Annual Maximum Salary
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Non-Union
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 . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	By the start date of the position, applicants must have a Ph.D. in a biological or quantitative discipline, including (but not limited to) biology, physics, chemistry, computer science, applied mathematics, or engineering.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Applicants without formal training in biology should demonstrate their strong interest in learning the relevant concepts and methods for this position.
Preferred Qualifications	Previous experience in wet-lab biology research (e.g., microbiology, molecular biology, genetics), coding (e.g., Python, R, C/C++), analysis of large data sets, mathematical modeling, and/or simulations.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Manual dexterity and vision sufficient for standard laboratory operations including pipetting and use of microscopes. Lifting up to 25 lbs. Work Environment: Lab environment. University safety precautions are mandatory.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST0283
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants	The targeted start date for this position is May 1, 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. A later start date is possible based on the successful candidate’s availability. Please ensure your Cover Letter contains the following: A narrative summary of your education and work history, especially experiences you feel specifically prepared you or motivated you for this position An explanation of why you are specifically interested in this position and what you hope to gain from it Any other details that you consider important for evaluating your application Where you learned about the position (e.g., e-mail from colleague, Twitter, job website, etc. Please ensure your List of References contains the names and e-mail addresses for three references who know you and your work well.
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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