Research Assistant Professor - Mitochondrial Biology

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Research Assistant Professor (Calendar Year) for the Rongo Lab at the Waksman Institute of Microbiology. The role centers on investigating mitochondrial quality control and mitophagy using C. elegans, reporting to the PI and collaborating with Genetics.

You'll conduct genetics and omics experiments, train students, and contribute to grant proposals. The position demands a Ph.D., extensive research experience, mentoring ability, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biology or a subfield (genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, neurobiology) with multiple years of research in academia.
• Experience mentoring and teaching students in a laboratory setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct grant-funded research including C. elegans genetic analysis, biochemistry, omics techniques, and advanced imaging.
• Train and supervise undergraduate researchers in lab methodologies and data presentation.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teaching

Mentoring

Grant writing

Education

Ph.D. in biology or subfield

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Photoshop

Epifluorescence microscopes

Gel electrophoresis

PCR machines

RNA isolation systems

Job description

Rutgers University is seeking a Research Assistant Professor (Calendar Year) for the Rongo Lab at the Waksman Institute of Microbiology. The role centers on investigating mitochondrial quality control and mitophagy using C. elegans, reporting to the PI and collaborating with Genetics.

You'll conduct genetics and omics experiments, train students, and contribute to grant proposals. The position demands a Ph.D., extensive research experience, mentoring ability, and strong communication.