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Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Associate
Department	Engn - Biomedical Engineering
Salary	Open
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Department of Biomedical Engineering is currently looking to hire a Postdoctoral Associate who will be working with Dr. Anandi Krishnan. Overall objective of the research is to uncover cross-functional roles of platelets (and parent megakaryocytes) in disease settings beyond their classical role in hemostasis and thrombosis (e.g. cancer, inflammation, infection). Research strategies include integrating multi-omics discovery with molecular, cellular and in vivo approaches. Immediate research goals are in mechanistic characterization as well as clinical laboratory validation of platelet multi-omic signatures derived from diverse patient cohorts.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	23FA0987
Posting Open Date	09/25/2023
Posting Close Date	10/31/2023

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Doctorate degree.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	PhD in a relevant field (e.g. genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, or related field) Strong background in molecular biology techniques and cell culture. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; and keen attention to detail Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and contribute to a positive lab culture Preferred but not required: Experience with flow cytometry, lentivirus production, and mouse models preferred. Prior experience with hematopoietic cells and/or platelet biology. Knowledge of CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology and its applications.
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Overview	Overall objective of the research is to uncover cross-functional roles of platelets (and parent megakaryocytes) in disease settings beyond their classical role in hemostasis and thrombosis (e.g. cancer, inflammation, infection). Research strategies include integrating multi-omics discovery with molecular, cellular and in vivo approaches. Immediate research goals are in mechanistic characterization as well as clinical laboratory validation of platelet multi-omic signatures derived from diverse patient cohorts.
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Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/211753
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
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