The Covey Lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral position to begin immediately. The successful candidate will contribute creatively to ongoing research related to understanding the role of the adaptive immune system in autoimmunity and inflammation using mouse models.
Responsibilities:
- Work independently on a project.
- Use techniques that can measure cellular and molecular responses of immune cells.
- Work with mice as a model system.
- Troubleshoot problems and develop research plans.
Position Status: Full Time
Qualifications:
Minimum Education and Experience: A Ph.D. in a relevant biomedical field is required, and experience in the immunology field is strongly preferred. Experience and preference for working productively in a collaborative environment is a strong plus.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Necessary skills include standard molecular biology and extensive cell culture techniques. Experience with mouse work, immunological assays such as flow cytometry and/or immunohistochemistry of tissues is also desirable.
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.
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