Post Doctoral Associate - Specializing in Cell Biology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and leave

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee/deps

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

The Post Doctoral Associate will lead research projects at Rutgers University to investigate how lipids, lipoproteins, and related factors influence neurodegenerative processes. The role includes developing cell-based and other preclinical models, designing mechanistic studies, and analyzing clinical/omics data to translate findings.

Mentoring students, contributing to grants, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals are expected.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Food Science, Neuroscience/Neurobiology, Nutritional Science, Physiology, Vascular Biology, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in mammalian cell culture and cell biology techniques.
• Strong experimental design, research, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and apply mammalian cell-based and other models to study mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases; assess lipid/lipoprotein roles.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedure documentation for lab work.
• Conduct literature reviews, perform experiments and analyses, prepare manuscripts, and train junior trainees.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Cell biology techniques

Experimental design

Mentoring/leadership

Statistical analyses

Education

Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Food Science, Neuroscience/Neurobiology, Nutritional Science, Physiology, Vascular Biology

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Post Doctoral Associate - Specializing in Cell Biology

Department: Food Science

Salary Minimum: $63,968.

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

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated researcher that will lead research projects to investigate the role of lipids, lipoproteins and related factors in neurodegenerative disorders. The research may include but is not limited to 1) developing, validating, improving and applying cell-based and other preclinical models to understand the functions of lipids, lipoproteins and related factors in influencing processes relevant to neurodegeneration, including neurovascular and inflammatory dysfunction; 2) designing and conducting mechanistic studies to characterize cellular responses to lipid and lipoprotein perturbations, including changes in gene expression, enzyme activities, cellular phenotypes, and metabolite production; and 3) performing statistical analyses of human clinical and/or omics data to evaluate human relevance of findings from preclinical models. In addition, the successful candidate will mentor graduate and undergraduate students, contribute to grant proposals, and publish their findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• developing, validating, improving and applying mammalian cell-based and other relevant biological models to investigate mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases and how lipids, lipoproteins, and diet-related exposures may modify these processes;
• developing, organizing and maintaining standard operating procedure documentations for relevant work in the lab;
• performing literature review, experimental and statistical analyses, preparing peer-reviewed manuscripts, and training junior trainees.

Position Status: Full Time

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Food Science, Neuroscience/Neurobiology, Nutritional Science, Physiology, Vascular Biology, or a related discipline; demonstrated experience in mammalian cell culture and cell biology techniques; strong experimental design, research, organizational and communication skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong biological research background,analytical skills and other relevant skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in at least one of the following areas is highly desirable: (i) biological models relevant to neurodegeneration, neuroinammation, blood-brain barrier/neurovascular biology, vascular dysfunction, or lipid metabolism; (ii) strong understanding of metabolism, including the roles of lipoprotein and lipid oxidation in the development and progression of chronic diseases; (iii) experience working with human clinical/omics data or preclinical animal models; (iv) strong statistical and computational analysis skills, including the use of bioinformatics tools or pipelines; and/or (v) experience with analytical platforms such as chromatography and mass spectrometry in omics research.

Equipment Utilized

Equipment related to the relevant biological assays, chemical analyses, data analyses and other analyses.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The candidate should be able to lift up to 5 kg and routinely perform laboratory tasks involving pipetting and handling of human and rodent biospecimens; the candidate should be able to work next to a biosafety hood and/or fume hood. Other relevant physical demands and work environment may be applied depending on the specific experiments.

Overview

The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the undergraduate schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21undergraduate majors, including plant and animal sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, agricultural business and food systems, landscape architecture, food and nutritional sciences, ecology and evolution, marine science and oceanography, environmental sciences and meteorology, human ecology, entomology, and environmental economics.

In addition to instruction in the classroom, field, and laboratory, our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus, including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories, farms, business incubators, and marine stations throughout the state.

Location

• Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
• Home Location Campus: Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
• City: New Brunswick
• State: NJ
• Location Details: 65 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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