Post Doctoral Fellow (Multiple Positions)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 16, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post Doctoral Fellow (Multiple Positions)
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	A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Panettieri laboratory in the Rutgers Institute of Translational Medicine and Science at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. The Panettieri lab examines signal transduction mechanisms modulating airway tone in the context of asthma, COPD, and fibrotic lung diseases. The successful candidate will focus on understanding how exposure to environmental factors and respiratory pathogens contribute to changes in airway function, perform detailed duties and responsibilities described below, will have an excellent work ethic, and be both motivated and productive. Position is contingent upon funding. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Planning and executing research projects as assigned. Preparation of high-quality manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, as well as data for research conference presentations. Provide supervision and guidance to junior staff, undergraduates, and graduate students. Securing extramural funding during the postdoctoral training. Cell Culture work: media preparation, quality control testing, and daily maintenance of human airway muscle cell lines & human fibroblast cell lines. Protein work: Protein isolation, immuno-precipitations, & western blotting. Molecular Biology work: RNA/DNA isolation & purification, PCR & real time PCR, transfections, etc. Immunofluorescent staining. Performing ELISAs. Responsible for maintaining all certifications, laboratory protocols, and experimental write ups. Performs other related 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
Grade	99S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	0.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.000
Annual Maximum Salary	0.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	AAUP
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	The applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in one of the following fields: biology, cell biology, pharmacology, molecular biology, or other related fields and at least 0 to 2 years of laboratory research experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Research experience in dissecting/understanding cellular signal transduction utilizing primary human cell lines. Clear evidence of scientific productivity. Expertise in performing basic scientific assays including: RNA/DNA extraction, and protein preparation, PCR & real time-PCR, western blot analysis, ELISA are essential. A strong background in cell and molecular biology, and tissue culture are a prerequisite for this position. Strong verbal and written communication skills, clear evidence of scientific productivity, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are required.
Preferred Qualifications	Candidates with pulmonary research experience are preferred. Experience in understanding big data analysis (RNAseq, mass spec/phosphoproteomic analysis, etc) and pathway analysis are a plus, but not required.
Equipment Utilized	Tissue culture hoods and incubators, centrifuges, electrophoresis apparatus for proteins and nucleic acids, electroporator, gentleMACS Octo Dissociator, flow cytometry, multimode plate reader, thermal cyclers, nanodrop, light, confocal, and fluorescent microscopes, histopathology processor, embedding center, microtome, cryostat, and vibratome, ELISA plate washer, ELISA plate reader, ddPCR, qPCR, and other equipment as needed.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Standing, sitting, walking, speaking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Ability to lift or exert force up to 25 pounds. Biosafety Level 2 and 2+ laboratory environment working with human and animal fluids and tissue. Requires safety training. Will be exposed to chemicals. Handle controlled substances such as pharmaceutical, radiological or hazardous materials.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1068
Posting Open Date	05/02/2024
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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