Postdoctoral Associate

Position Details:

• Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
- Postdoctoral Associate

Job Category
- Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department
- NJMS-PHRI CENTER-Z30001

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
• Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the Public Health Research Institute Department within New Jersey Medical School.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Conduct research activities on projects to investigate the molecular mechanisms of Cryptococcus-host interactions, focusing on identification and characterization of antigens required for vaccine-mediated protection and fungal pathogenesis, independently or as assigned, followed by appropriate reports, recommendations and conclusions.
• Interface with internal and external collaborators on the research projects.
• Generates, compiles and presents statistical data with appropriate conclusions, recommendations, etc. pertinent to research activity.
• Train new students and visitors in research area focused on Cryptococcus pathogenesis and fungal immunology.
• Provide managerial support for the daily operations within the Xue Lab.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers’ regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

FLSA
- Exempt

Grade

Salary Details
- A maximum of $63,968 is budgeted for this position.

Minimum Salary
- 20,000

Mid Range Salary
- 90,000

Maximum Salary
- 200,000

Offer InformationBenefits**

• Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs-
  Position Status
• Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours
- 37.50

Daily Work Shift
- Day

Work Arrangement
- This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description
- Post Docs - Regular Salaried

Payroll Designation
- PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
- Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

• ABP
• Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
- Ph.D. Degree or equivalent in a relevant science with no more than two years of postdoctoral research experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must have experience with microbiology and be versed with molecular genetic and biochemical characterization of fungal pathogens and immune effectors.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in fungal biology, biochemistry or immunology preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions
- Posting Details

Posting Number
- 25ST2036

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
- Newark (RBHS)

City
- Newark

State
- NJ

Location Details

• Pre-employment Screenings- All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
• Immunization Requirements