Postdoctoral Associate in Rutgers Core Facility

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee and,

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University seeks a Postdoctoral Associate for the Rutgers CryoEM & Nanoimaging Facility (RCNF) to advance cryo-electron microscopy in biological research. The role involves conducting advanced cryoEM experiments, training students and fellows, and collaborating across intramural and extramural labs.

The position requires a doctoral degree and at least two years of EM experience with peer‑reviewed publications; shell scripting and insect cell expression are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with electron microscope service and repair is desirable.
• Experience with insect cell expression is preferred.

Responsibilities

• The researcher will conduct experiments and provide technical expertise in cryoEM techniques.
• 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-TEM and tomography, cryo-FIB milling, correlative microscopy, vitrification, cryo-SEM, and traditional TEM.

Skills

Electron microscopy

Cryo-EM

Shell scripting

Education

Doctoral degree in related field

Tools

Shell scripting

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Associate in Rutgers Core Facility Department Quantitative Biomedicine Inst Salary Details Minimum annual salary $61,805. 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

Posting Summary

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.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA0461 Posting Open Date 04/28/2025 Posting Close Date

Qualifications

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.

Required

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

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized

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.

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%).

Overview Statement

Posting Details

Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details

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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