Postdoctoral Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee and dependent educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University in Newark seeks a Postdoctoral Associate for the Center for Immunity and Inflammation. You will conduct specialized immunology research under guidance and contribute to laboratory operations.

The role requires a Ph.D. or M.D. in a biological science. Benefits include medical coverage, paid vacation, and competitive retirement plans. Final salary offers range from $20,000 to $200,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs, discusses, and performs experimental models related to innate cells.
• Contributes to laboratory operations, including breeding and genotyping of mice.
• Develops ideas for research promotion for NJMS.
• Operates and maintains experimental equipment.
• Records and analyzes experimental data.

Education

Ph.D. or M.D. in a biological science or related field

Job description

Overview

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) is an integrated academic health center that delivers education, clinical care, and research. The Postdoctoral Associate will work in the Center for Immunity and Inflammation at the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), performing specialized immunology research under the guidance of a Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities

• Designs, discusses, and performs diverse experimental models and techniques related to the study of innate cells.
• Contributes to general laboratory operations, including breeding and genotyping of mice and general maintenance of animal colonies.
• Develops new ideas for promoting current research for the NJMS – Center for Immunity and Inflammation.
• Operates and maintains experimental equipment.
• Records and analyzes data from experiments.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. in a biological science or in a related field.

Physical Demands

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Must be able to lift or exert force up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

• Laboratory environment. Moderate noise.

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

Salary

Minimum Salary: $20,000; Mid‑Range Salary: $90,000; Maximum Salary: $200,000. Final salary offer will depend on qualifications, experience, and available funding.

Location

Newark campus (RBHS), City of Newark, NJ.

Position Status

Full Time, staff – 12 month appointment; Standard Hours 37.5 hours per week; fully on‑site work arrangement.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.