Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Post Doctoral Associate |
| Job Category | Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) |
| Department | NJMS-Microbiology |
| 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.
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Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate for NJMS-Microbiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics. The laboratory goal is to characterize putative ER-shaping proteins of Plasmodium, their functions in the parasite's cell biology and their effect on parasite virulence. We also aim to develop inhibitors of parasite kinases as drugs for malaria prophylaxis. This role will use tools of molecular genetics (gene knockouts, conditional protein depletion, CRISPR editing), imaging (confocal and super- resolution microscopy), proteomics in P. berghei and P. falciparum, protein expression, enzyme activity assays and parasite growth assays.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Perform scientific research (protein purification, biochemistry, enzymatic assays, tissue culture, cell biology, light and fluorescence microscopy, molecular biology,rodent handling, mosquito dissection) under the PI's guidance.
- Communicates regularly with the P.I.
- Maintains detailed and accurate experimental records.
- Participates and presents in journal clubs, seminars, and conferences.
- Reads current scientific and technical literature relevant to the laboratory's mission.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
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 |
- Ph.D. in a related field, peer-reviewed publications, excellent training in molecular biology, protein purification and/or biochemistry.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Should have a strong work-ethic, communication & organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
- Preference will be given to candidates with animal-handling experience
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| Preferred Qualifications |
| Equipment Utilized |
| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing, sitting, walking, talking, or hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Clinical/Office/Laboratory environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions
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