Postdoctoral Associate

Rütgers Ag • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

The Postdoctoral Associate position at Rutgers University focuses on conducting advanced research in the field of infectious diseases, specifically human immunology. The role involves performing technical research activities under the guidance of a faculty member, contributing to experimental design, and preparing manuscripts for publication. The associate will also assist in training graduate students and technicians, ensuring compliance with biosafety protocols, and conducting research in collaboration with international laboratories.

Requirements

• Doctoral Degree in relevant science.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the basics of cellular and molecular immunology.
• Independent design and performance of immunology experiments such as FLOW cytometry and confocal microscopy.
• Experience in human PBMC analysis.
• Ability to perform unsupervised work in the BSLIII with M. tuberculosis.

Responsibilities

• Conducts human immunology experiments and analysis of acquired data.
• Performs analysis of large immunology and gene expression datasets.
• Works under minimal supervision and contributes to experimental design.
• Prepares manuscripts for publication of data generated.
• Conducts part of the research work in collaborating laboratories at international sites.
• Assists in training graduate students and technicians and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Drafts biosafety protocols and amendments.
• Demonstrates perfect compliance with BSL3 rules and guidelines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree