Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI

Hackensack Meridian Health; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be working in the lab of Dr. Jansy Sarathy at the Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) within Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey, studying Mycobacterium tuberculosis under replicating and dormancy conditions and elucidating drug mechanisms of action.

Experience with genetic modification of mycobacteria (knockout/knockdown/over-expression) is valuable. The CDI is a thriving translational research enterprise with extensive NIH/DoD funding and

Qualifications

• The Ph.D. degree in a scientific or related discipline is required.
• First-author publication in a peer‑reviewed journal is required or in preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and independent research abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and conduct independent research.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Independent research

Team collaboration

Lab techniques

Computer skills

Education

Ph.D. in scientific or related discipline

Job description

The Postdoctoral Research Fellowwill be working in the lab ofDr. Jansy Sarathyperforming research in the study of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The research will include the characterization of the pathogen under replicating and dormancy conditions, and the elucidation of drug mechanisms of action. Knowledge and/or experience in genetic modification of mycobacteria, with a focus on gene knockout, knockdown and over expression systems, will be useful to the position.

TheCenter for Discovery and Innovation- CDIwas established byHackensack MeridianHealth(HMH)as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic and to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other acute and chronic diseases. The CDI has grown rapidly since its origins in 2019, and now has 39 labs, 200+ scientists and allied personnel supported by 78 NIH and DoD grants and more than 87 other grants and contracts. Areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, rheumatology and pharmacology.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• A Ph.D. degree in scientific or related discipline.
• Minimum publication or in preparation of one article as first author in a reputable peer-reviewed journal.
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Good problem solving skills.
• Ability to conduct independent research.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Lab specific techniques. (Varies by lab)
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.