Postdoctoral Associate

Rutgers University • Newark, NJ

49d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the Public Health Research Institute at the New Jersey Medical School. Conducts research in the field of tuberculosis in Dr. Lanbo Shi's laboratory.

Requirements

• Highly motivated researcher with a Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, infectious disease.
• Strong background in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry and infectious disease.
• Must maintain high level of research competency, knowledge and skills to perform duties assigned by the principal investigator.
• Training in molecular and cellular biology, infectious disease, high-throughput sequencing, metabolomics and bioinformatics.
• Experience working with Mycobacterium tuberculosis using primary cells and in vivo mouse models is an asset.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Additionally, the candidate is required to possess exceptional communication and writing skills.
• The candidate has to be highly motivated.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate should possess knowledge and expertise in the manipulation of infectious agents, the application of ELISA, the utilization of multi-color FACS analysis, the implementation of molecular cloning techniques, the execution of real-time PCR analysis, the utilization of RNA-FISH, the conduction of Western blot experiments, the implementation of immunofluorescent microscopy procedures, the execution of high throughput sequencing, metabolomics, epigenetics and the utilization of bioinformatics tools.
• Proficiency in Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3) and Animal Biosafety Level 3 (ABSL3) is of utmost importance for the successful execution of in vitro and in vivo models of infection involving mycobacteria.
• The applicant should have experience in molecular biology, cell biology, innate immunity and host-pathogen interaction.

Responsibilities

• Candidate will examine the role of metabolic pathways of host immune cells in mediating immune function in tuberculosis using in vitro and in vivo mouse models.
• Performs experiments that include genetic, biochemical, cellular and molecular approaches, as well as metabolomics, epigenetics and high throughput sequencing and bioinformatics.
• Keeps up-to-date with technical and theoretical knowledge related to the projects.
• Generates, compiles and presents experimental data with appropriate conclusions, recommendations, etc. pertinent to research activity.
• Presents scientific/research contents in institutional, national and international forums.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees