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Recruitment/Posting Title	Post Doctoral Asscoiate
Department	Engn Research Center (ERC)
Salary	Open
Posting Summary	| Dr. Fernando J. Muzzio and Dr. Gerardo Callegari at C-SOPS, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA) are seeking applications from qualified individuals for a position as Postdoctoral Associates (PDA) to work on ongoing projects with the FDA and with pharmaceutical companies starting from May 2022 (or untill the position is filled) in the field of Process Analytic Tools applied to the pharmaceutical industry. The candidates should ideally have a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or other related disciplines. The center’s research mission is to develop a scientific foundation for optimal design of structured organic composites and develop science; and engineering methods for designing, scaling, optimizing and controlling relevant manufacturing processes. These positions will be based at the Rutgers’ School of Engineering located in Piscataway, NJ. We seek highly motivated individuals with a solid scientific background in areas relevant to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. Specifically, in process analytical tools (PAT) implemented in-at-on- line for processes involving continuous manufacturing of solid dose powder based pharmaceutical products (more details below). Candidates should have a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related scientific fields and experience and knowledge managing and analyzing spectroscopic data to build predictive models. The Successful candidates should be able to work independently, have excellent work ethics and competency for working on time-sensitive projects. Have excellent personal and communication skills, being a positive leader and excellent team player to be able to work in a highly collaborative environment. The candidate will be expected to exercise supervision of professional research staff including undergraduate and graduate students, to interact and report to the principal investigator and to the sponsor in weekly or bi-weekly meetings, to publish and present research findings and to participate in the preparation of grants/fellowships/manuscripts. These abilities should be clearly demonstrated in the applicant’s CV and cover letter. Interested applicants are encouraged to send their detailed CVs, a cover letter and three references to Prof Gerardo Callegari (g.callegari@rutgers.edu). This is a 1-year appointment that can be renewed based on applicant performance and availability of grant funds. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.
COVID-19 Immunization Requirement	Under Policy 60.1.35 , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility . Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University’s web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine . Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employee’s offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Posting Number	22FA0551
Posting Open Date	05/09/2022
Posting Close Date	07/11/2022

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	The candidates should have a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or other related disciplines. The candidate should have a very strong background on Process Analytical Tools, specifically in creating calibration models and analyzing spectroscopic data from on-line, at-line and off-line spectroscopic instruments including NIR and Raman spectrometers to obtain the composition of ingredients in a pharmaceutical formulation.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	The position will also involve close collaborations with other researchers at Rutgers University, independent research, reporting to advisors, meeting with collaborators, supervision of undergraduate and graduate students, and public presentations. PDA will also participate in preparation of grants/fellowships/manuscripts. The candidate should have strong communication skills, work ethic, and competency for working on highly interdisciplinary and time-sensitive project. This is a 1-year appointment that can be renewed based on applicant performance and availability of grant funds. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Equipment Utilized	Laboratory environment. Universal precautions are mandatory. PAT including spectroscopic instruments
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Ability to conduct experiments related to continuous API manufacturing
Overview
Statement	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military status or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Candidates should upload cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae including publication list, one representative publication pdf, and contact information for 3 referees online.
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/163544
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
Location Details	98 Brett Road, Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Piscataway, NJ 08854

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Infection Control and Safety

This position is subject to all Rutgers University policies, including TB surveillance and other infection control and safety policies. Please review the Tuberculosis Surveillance Policy for additional information.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement