Post-Doctoral Associate

Rutgers University; The Ironbound (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and various..

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate in the Department of Medicine within the New Jersey Medical School ( NJMS ).

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Post-Doctoral Associate will conduct genetic, microbiological, biochemical and animal studies to identify compounds that inhibit or kill Mycobacterium tuberculosis and to better understand their targets and mechanisms of action.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in relevant science.
• Preferred experience includes independent design and conduction of genetic, microbiological and metabolomic studies.
• Experience performing unsupervised work in the BSL-III on M. tuberculosis and M. tuberculosis-infected mice; ability to analyze transcriptional and metabolomic experiments.

Responsibilities

• Uses conventional and novel methods to screen libraries of M. tuberculosis for drug tolerance and resistance phenotypes.
• Performs MIC testing, kill curves and other microbiological tests on M. tuberculosis and other pathogens (BSL2/3).
• Designs and tests novel prodrugs against tuberculosis and other pathogens.
• Performs genetic manipulations of M. tuberculosis including resistant mutants, cloning and gene knockouts.
• Performs microbiological and genetic characterization of M. tuberculosis strains and mutants.
• Conducts biological experiments with inhibited M. tuberculosis.

Education

Doctoral Degree in relevant science.

Job description

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.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate in the Department of Medicine within the New Jersey Medical School ( NJMS ).

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Post-Doctoral Associate will conduct genetic, microbiological, biochemical and animal studies to identify compounds that inhibit or kill Mycobacterium tuberculosis and to better understand their targets and mechanisms of action. The Fellow will also investigate the cellular mechanisms of drug synergy in M. tuberculosis.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Uses conventional and novel methods including advanced robotics to screen libraries of M. tuberculosis for drug tolerance and drug resistance phenotypes.
• Performs MIC testing, kill curves and other microbiological tests to characterize M. tuberculosis and other BSL2 and BSL3 pathogens including select agents.
• Designs and tests novel prodrugs against tuberculosis and other BSL2 and BSL3 pathogens.
• Performs genetic manipulations of M. tuberculosis and other mycobacteria including the development of resistant mutants, cloning, and gene knockouts.
• Performs microbiological and genetic characterization different M. tuberculosis strains and M. tuberculosis mutants.
• Performs biological experiments with inhibited M. tuberculosis.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 20,000

Mid Range Salary

Mid Range Salary 90,000

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 200,000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Doctoral Degree in relevant science.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred experience includes independent design and conduction of genetic, microbiological and metabolomic studies, experience performing unsupervised work in the BSLIII on M. tuberculosis and M. tuberculosis-infected mice, ability to analyze transcriptional and metabolomic experiments.
• Additional experience in biochemistry preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMAND

• This position involves prolonged standing, walking and sitting, as well as use of laboratory equipment.
• Must perform complex procedures and demonstrate manual dexterity.
• Some stooping, reaching, climbing and bending.
• Occasional lifting of 20 pounds to a height of 6½ feet.
• Hearing and speech capabilities necessary to communicate with other researchers and staff in person, on the telephone and by e-mail.
• Vision capable of viewing gauges, computer monitors, charts, forms, text and numbers for prolonged periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be available to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays when necessary to meet deadlines.
• Must be willing to work with small and large animals.

Special Conditions

Posting Number

26ST1586

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Newark (RBHS)

City

Newark

State

NJ

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Doctoral Degree in a relevant science?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Certifications/Licenses

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