Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Postdoctoral Associate |
| Department |
SEBS - Animal Science |
| Salary |
Annual Salary |
| Posting Summary |
A Postdoctoral Associate position is available at the Animal Sciences Department in the laboratory of Dr. Tess Stahl. Candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in an area relevant to ruminant nutrition. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a publication record consistent with career level, and an interest in understanding research in ruminant nutrition and lactation biology. Experience in ruminant husbandry, diet formulation for beef cattle and/or small ruminants, data analysis and interpretation, and independent research is required. Salary will be commensurate with
NIH and Rutgers guidelines. The position is based in the Stahl laboratory, housed on Cook Campus of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. As a postdoctoral associate, the candidate would have abundant opportunities to interact with members of the vibrant community with a research focus on byproduct feed utilization within Rutgers University and the Department of Animal Sciences.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Posting Number |
25FA0017 |
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
Candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in an area relevant to ruminant nutrition. |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a publication record consistent with career level, and an interest in understanding research in ruminant nutrition and lactation biology. Experience in ruminant husbandry, diet formulation for beef cattle and/or small ruminants, data analysis and interpretation, and independent research is required. |
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| Overview |
The Department of Animal Sciences, with strong roots in the land-grant tradition, has as its mission "to improve the health and well-being of animals, including humans, through integration of teaching, research, and outreach." Animal Sciences is a popular major for many students at Rutgers with over 450 students enrolled in one of the five options: Pre-veterinary Medicine and Research, Laboratory Animal Science, Equine Science, Production Animal Science, and Companion Animal Science. The curriculum provides students with the scientific knowledge, technical skills, and experience to be competitive for entrance into professional schools (veterinary, graduate, medical, etc.) or employment in animal science-related fields. Our graduates are highly regarded by professional schools and employers. |
| Statement |
Rutgers University hosts one of the most diverse student bodies in the United States. Our institution is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; our priority to diversify our faculty ranks is outlined in the
Rutgers DEI strategic plan. The Department of Animal Sciences and Rutgers University are working to ensure our faculty composition reflects the diversity of our student population. We especially encourage applications from backgrounds underrepresented in animal sciences including Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ scientists.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military status or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination of any other terms and conditions of employment. |
Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/242674 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Cook (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
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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. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
Jan 10, 2025