Postdoctoral Associate in Rutgers Core Facility

Davita Inc.; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to join its Rutgers Core Facility, focusing on cryo-electron microscopy. The role involves conducting advanced research, training students, and collaborating across various laboratories. Ideal candidates will hold a doctoral degree and have considerable experience in electron microscopy.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discounts programs

Qualifications

• Must have a doctoral degree and significant experience in electron microscopy.
• Required to train and mentor others in cryo-electron microscopy.
• Prior peer-reviewed publications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments in cryo-electron microscopy and related techniques.
• Provide technical expertise in the Rutgers CryoEM & Nanoimaging Facility.
• Document and perform cutting-edge cryoEM experiments independently.

Skills

Electron microscopy service and repair

Shell scripting

Insect cell expression

Education

Doctoral degree in a related field

Peer-reviewed publication in electron microscopy

At least 2 years' experience in electron microscopy

Tools

Transmission electron microscope

Scanning electron microscope

Focused ion beam microscope

Job description

Position Details

Position 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.

The researcher will conduct experiments and provide technical expertise in the Rutgers CryoEM & Nanoimaging Facility (RCNF). The RCNF serves as a university-wide resource for the imaging and three-dimensional reconstruction of cells and biomolecules. As a member in the RCNF team reporting to the director, the researcher will interface with a variety of laboratories (intramural, extramural academic, and industrial) to apply cryoelectron microscopy (cryoEM) techniques to fundamental questions in biology being investigated by these laboratories. The researcher will train and mentor students, fellows, and other scientists in cryo-electron microscopy. The researcher will perform and document cutting-edge cryoEM experiments independently. Experiments include: cryo-transmission electron microscopy and tomography, cryo-focused ion beam milling, correlative microscopy, vitrification, cryo-scanning electron microscopy, and classical electron microscopy including thin section TEM.

Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Associate in Rutgers Core Facility
Department	Proteomics
Salary Details	Minimum annual salary $61,805.
Offer Information
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: 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 Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	25FA0461
Posting Open Date	04/28/2025
Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Laboratory equipment routinely used includes transmission electron microscopes, scanning electron microscopes, focused ion beam microscopes, optical microscopes, plunge-freezers, high-pressure freezers, glow dischargers, electron beam deposition instruments, centrifuges, and incubators.

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a doctoral degree in a related field. Requires at least 2 years' experience in electron microscopy. Requires prior peer-reviewed publication in the field of electron microscopy.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience with electron microscope service and repair is desirable. Experience with shell scripting is preferred. Experience with insect cell expression is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	The researcher must be able to push/pull 230 liter dewars. The researcher must have good eyesight to interpret faint images, and must possess sufficient manual dexterity to manipulate small, fragile electron microscopy grids under liquid nitrogen. The work will be conducted indoors in an office-type environment (70%) & a chemical/biological laboratory environment (30%).
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/249809
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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