Post Doctoral Associate (Gallavotti Lab)

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and various s

Competitive retirement benefits

Education benefits for employee/depend

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University’s Waksman Institute of Microbiology in Piscataway, NJ seeks a Post Doctoral Associate (Gallavotti Lab) to perform professional experiments, document results, and train staff and students in lab techniques. The role contributes to publications, presentations, and grant proposals in a dynamic, collaborative team.

The candidate will design and carry out experiments on regulatory regions in maize, analyze data, mentor undergraduates, and present findings at conferences.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a recent PhD degree in Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a related field by the position’s start date.
• In-depth understanding and experience in molecular cloning, genetics and genomics, CRISPR‑mediated editing and genotyping, plant phenotyping, bioinformatic analysis (RNA‑seq, ChIP‑seq etc.), protein expression and protein‑DNA interactions.
• The candidate should be highly motivated, organized, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred: experience in bioinformatic analysis, plant tissue culture and plant transformation (excluding Arabidopsis nuclear transformation) and CRISPR‑Cas editing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on cis-regulatory regions in the maize genome.
• Analyze research data and prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Mentor and train undergraduate students in the lab; participate in outreach activities.
• Present research findings at local and international conferences.

Skills

Molecular biology

Genetics

CRISPR editing

Genotyping

Bioinformatics

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Genetics

PhD in Molecular Biology

PhD in related field

Tools

RNA-seq analysis

ChIP-seq analysis

Job description

Post Doctoral Associate (Gallavotti Lab)

Department

Waksman Institute of Microbiology

Salary Details

63968.00

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

• 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

Posting Summary

Performs professional level experiments and research using various techniques, documents the work performed and maintains a notebook and database. Communicates effectively with supervisor. Keeps the workplace and laboratory organized in a clean and safe manner in accordance with established procedures. Trains and leads research staff, students, and technicians in laboratory related activities. Prepares text, tables, and figures for publications and presents results at scientific meetings.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct research on cis-regulatory regions in the maize genome.
• Analyze research data and prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Mentor and train undergraduate students in the lab; participate in outreach activities.
• Present research findings at local and international conferences.

Level of Decision Making

The postdoc will design and carry out experiments. Constant troubleshooting and optimization of protocols is expected. The individual should be able to cope with the highly complex, highly unpredictable, nature of scientific research and with the management challenges posed by a large and diverse scientific research team.

Scope and Impact

The position involves complex experimental research on protein-DNA interaction and identification of regulatory regions, requiring technical expertise and independent problem-solving. The scope includes the specific project, collaboration with other labs involved in the NSF‑funded project, mentoring undergraduates, contributions to outreach activities, and contributing to publications, conferences, and future grant proposals.

Position Status

Full Time

Posting Number

26FA0863

Posting Dates

Open Date: N/A

Close Date: N/A

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• The candidate must have a recent PhD degree in Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a related field by the position’s start date.
• In-depth understanding and experience in molecular cloning, genetics and genomics, CRISPR‑mediated editing and genotyping, plant phenotyping, bioinformatic analysis (RNA‑seq, ChIP‑seq etc.), protein expression and protein‑DNA interactions.
• The candidate should be highly motivated, organized, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in bioinformatic analysis, plant tissue culture and plant transformation (excluding Arabidopsis nuclear transformation) and CRISPR‑Cas editing are highly desirable.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must be able to work in summer field nurseries.

Location

Waksman Institute of Microbiology
190 Frelinghuysen Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854

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