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Rutgers The State University Postdoctoral Associate in Newark, New Jersey
Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title | Postdoctoral Associate |
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Job Category | Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) |
Department | NJMS-Microbiology |
Overview | 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 six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, 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 including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Rutgers RBHS is an anchor institution that boasts locations in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise. |
Posting Summary | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics within the New Jersey Medical School. Our goal is to characterize putative ER-shaping proteins of Plasmodium, their functions in the parasite's cell biology and their effect on parasite virulence. We use tools of molecular genetics (gene knockouts, conditional protein depletion, CRISPR editing), imaging (confocal and super- resolution microscopy) and proteomics in P. berghei and P. falciparum. Candidates should have peer- reviewed publications, training in cell biology, imaging, and molecular genetics. Experience in parasite biology is desirable. Although previous experience with animal handling is not a requirement, the successful candidate will be expected to take a leadership role in our animal studies after an initial training period. A strong work-ethic, organizational skills and ability to work independently is expected. Interest candidates should contact Dr. Purnima Bhanot (bhanotpu@njms.rutgers.edu) with a CV.Among the key duties of this position are the following:
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Position Status | Full Time |
Hours Per Week | |
Daily Work Shift | Day |
Work Arrangement | |
FLSA | Exempt |
Grade | 99S |
Position Salary | 54,840-57,852 Depends on years of experience |
Annual Minimum Salary | 0.000 |
Annual Mid Range Salary | 0.000 |
Annual Maximum Salary | 0.000 |
Standard Hours | 37.50 |
Union Description | AAUP |
Payroll Designation | PeopleSoft |
Benefits | Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
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Terms of Appointment | Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month |
Position Pension Eligibility | ABP |
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Physical Demands and Work Environment | PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clinical/Office/Laboratory environment. Moderate noise. |
Special Conditions | Position is contingent upon continued grant funding. |
Posting Number | 24ST2205 |
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Posting Open Date | |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Position is contingent upon continued grant funding. |
Regional Campus | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
Home Location Campus | Newark (RBHS) |
City | Newark |
State | NJ |
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