Post Doctoral Fellow (Multiple Positions)

Rutgers University • New Brunswick, NJ

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About The Position

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Panettieri laboratory in the Rutgers Institute of Translational Medicine and Science at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. The Panettieri lab examines signal transduction mechanisms modulating airway tone in the context of asthma, COPD , and fibrotic lung diseases. The successful candidate will focus on understanding how exposure to environmental factors and respiratory pathogens contribute to changes in airway function, perform detailed duties and responsibilities described below, will have an excellent work ethic, and be both motivated and productive. Position is contingent upon funding. 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.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with pulmonary research experience are preferred.
• Experience in understanding big data analysis (RNAseq, mass spec/phosphoproteomic analysis, etc) and pathway analysis are a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing research projects as assigned.
• Preparation of high-quality manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, as well as data for research conference presentations.
• Provide supervision and guidance to junior staff, undergraduates, and graduate students.
• Securing extramural funding during the postdoctoral training.
• Cell Culture work: media preparation, quality control testing, and daily maintenance of human airway muscle cell lines & human fibroblast cell lines.
• Protein work: Protein isolation, immuno-precipitations, & western blotting.
• Molecular Biology work: RNA / DNA isolation & purification, PCR & real time PCR , transfections, etc.
• Immunofluorescent staining.
• Performing ELISAs.
• Responsible for maintaining all certifications, laboratory protocols, and experimental write ups.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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