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Post-Doctoral Fellow
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Recruitment/Posting Title
Post-Doctoral 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 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.
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 Post-Doctoral Fellow for NJMS-Microbiology. The departments goal is to characterize putative ER-shaping proteins of Plasmodium, their functions in the parasite’s cell biology and their effect on parasite virulence. We also aim to develop inhibitors of parasite kinases as drugs for malaria prophylaxis. This role will use tools of molecular genetics (gene knockouts, conditional protein depletion, CRISPR editing), imaging (confocal and super- resolution microscopy), proteomics in P. berghei and P. falciparum, protein expression, enzyme activity assays and parasite growth assays.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
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.
- Understands and adheres to Rutgers compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’ Corporate
- Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
- Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers regulations, laws and policies as they
- presently exist and as they change or are modified.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
99S
Position Salary
Based on expereience (minimum of $56,963)
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
- Ph.D. in a related field,
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- peer-reviewed publications, excellent training in molecular biology, protein purification and/or biochemistry.
- Should have a strong work-ethic, communication & organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preference will be given to candidates with animal-handling experience. Although previous experience with animal handling is not a requirement, the successful candidate will be expected to take a leadership role in our animal studies after an initial training period.
- Experience in parasite biology is desirable
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.
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
Posting Details
Posting Number
24ST2153
Posting Open Date
09/06/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Rutgers University-Newark
City
Newark
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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