Post Doctoral Associate

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jan 10, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post Doctoral Associate
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	Institute for Translational Medicine and Science
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	The Rutgers Institute of Translational Medicine and Science at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate position in Dr. Tricia Burdo's laboratory. The primary research interest in the laboratory is to understand the mechanisms of chronic immune activation in HIV-associated cardiovascular disease and viral persistence in the central nervous system. The Post Doctoral Associate will perform a high level of research work in an active research laboratory setting with state-of-the-art facilities to study human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV) pathogenesis and HIV cure research. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Designs and leads the project as directed by the supervisor. Preparation of high-quality manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, as well as data for research conference presentations and grant applications. Presents findings at national meetings. Maintains accurate records of laboratory notebooks and research activity. Reviews literature and prepares manuscripts and abstracts for submission. Participates in the evaluation of the existing procedures, suggesting revisions where necessary and proposing new procedures where required. Contributes to the development of performance standards, selection of methodology and instrumentation and coordination of the analytical, biochemical, physiology and instrumentation functions with the research areas to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives. As required, assists in the implementation of the programs and projects in special areas of interest to the lab. Provide supervision and guidance to junior staff, undergraduates, and graduate students. Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
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Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
Annual Mid Range Salary
Annual Maximum Salary
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Post Docs - Regular Salaried
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences or related disciplines with a strong publication record and strong commitment to research.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Clear evidence of scientific productivity Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment Position is contingent upon funding.
Preferred Qualifications	Preference for self-motivated, detail-oriented candidates with prior experience in histology, PCRs, flow cytometry, and cell culture. Additional expertise in molecular biology, biochemistry, and working with HIV is highly desirable.
Equipment Utilized	Tissue culture hoods and incubators, centrifuges, electrophoresis apparatus for proteins and nucleic acids, electroporator, flow cytometry, thermal cyclers, light, confocal and fluorescent microscopes, histopathology processor, embedding center, microtome and cryostat, ELISA plate washer, ELISA plate reader, ddPCR, qPCR, and other equipment as needed.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Standing, sitting, walking, speaking and hearing. Must be able to work at a computer for an extended period and must be able to operate specialized laboratory/scientific equipment. No special vision requirements. Ability to lift or exert force up to 25-50 pounds. Biosafety Level 2 and 2+ laboratory environment working with human and animal fluids and tissue. Requires laboratory safety training. Will be required to work with caustic and toxic chemicals and handle controlled substances such as pharmaceutical, radiological or hazardous materials. Ability to work weekends, if needed.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0070
Posting Open Date	01/10/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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