Post-Doctoral Associate

Rutgers University; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 57,571 - 70,364; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Job summary

Rutgers University in Camden is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate for the Center for Computational and Integrative Biology. The successful candidate will investigate the co-evolution of the epidermal growth factor receptor across Drosophila species using advanced molecular and computational techniques.

Qualified individuals will hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and have experience with CRISPR/Cas9. The role includes responsibilities in research project development and publication of results, along with collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biology, developmental biology, molecular evolution or a related field.
• Experience with genome engineering (CRISPR/Cas9) is required.
• Prior work with Drosophila is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments using CRISPR/Cas9 and other techniques.
• Analyze evolutionary patterns of EGFR signaling computationally.
• Develop and execute an independent research project.

Skills

Genome engineering (CRISPR/Cas9)

Molecular biology techniques

Biochemical techniques

Computational analysis

Education

Ph.D. in biology or related field

Job description

Post-Doctoral Associate – Center for Computational and Integrative Biology, Rutgers University‑Camden

Position Summary

The Post-Doctoral Associate will investigate the co‑evolution of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and its ligand across Drosophila species. Using a combination of molecular, genetic, biochemical and computational approaches, the candidate will study how EGFR signaling levels evolved across species, conduct independent research, and participate in related laboratory projects on gene regulation and tissue patterning.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments using CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, molecular biology, and biochemical techniques to validate genomic alterations.
• Employ computational methods to analyze evolutionary patterns of EGFR signaling.
• Independently develop and execute a research project, securing results for publication.
• Collaborate with the Yakoby Lab and CCIB on interdisciplinary research projects.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biology, developmental biology, molecular evolution and development, or a related field.
• Experience with genome engineering (CRISPR/Cas9) is required.
• Preferred: Ph.D. earned within the last 2 years; prior work with Drosophila is desirable.

Salary & Benefits

Minimum annual starting salary: $63,968.

• 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

Location & Availability

Rutgers University‑Camden, School of Arts & Sciences, Biology Department, Center for Computational and Integrative Biology (CCIB), Yakoby Lab. Position is renewable based on availability of continuing funding.

Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Nir Yakoby at [e-mail].

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