Post- Doctoral Associate

Rutgers University • New Brunswick, NJ

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About The Position

The Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology within the School of Biological and Environmental Sciences invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate. The successful candidate will conduct independent research relevant to the interest and field of algal and seaweed multi-omics and biotechnological research with living and preserved samples. Participates in the development of performance standards, selection of methodology and instrumentation and coordination of the analytical, biochemical, physiology, genetics, and instrumentation functions with the research areas to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives of the PI’s lab. The Post-Doctoral Associate will be responsible for the independent conduct of a significant element of a larger research activity in algal and seaweed biotechnology and genetics aimed at developing platforms for generating valuable bioproducts from Sargassum by studying its microbiome. Will identify carbohydrate active enzymes to be used for downstream applications by collaborators and design and conduct highly specialized and technical research. May aid graduate students and postdocs with their research programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research relevant to the interest and field of algal and seaweed multi-omics and biotechnological research with living and preserved samples.
• Participate in the development of performance standards, selection of methodology and instrumentation and coordination of the analytical, biochemical, physiology, genetics, and instrumentation functions with the research areas to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives of the PI’s lab.
• Conduct a significant element of a larger research activity in algal and seaweed biotechnology and genetics aimed at developing platforms for generating valuable bioproducts from Sargassum by studying its microbiome.
• Identify carbohydrate active enzymes to be used for downstream applications by collaborators.
• Design and conduct highly specialized and technical research.
• Aid graduate students and postdocs with their research programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees