TB Research Fellow — Genomics & Drug Mechanisms

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 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