Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Associate Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department RWJ-Biochemistry&Molecular Biology 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 universitywide, 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 department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The Postdoctoral Associate will develop, optimize, or apply existing genome-scale approaches to understand the mechanisms of virulence, immune escape, and antibiotic resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis. 

Among the key duties of this position are the following: The candidate will design and implement experiments independently with input from the adviser and collaborator(s).  Must have experience in Mycobacterium tuberculosis culture and manipulation under BSL2 conditions.  Must have expertise in general molecular biology methods, RNA methods, protein expression and purification, and experience in sample preparation and bioinformatic analysis for RNA-seq and proteomic studies.  Must have Data Science expertise (preferably certification), including data analysis using Python and R.  Participates in weekly lab meetings. Prepares experimental data for publication and grant applications independently with minimal input from adviser and peers.  Maintains accurate records of laboratory notebooks and research activity; reviews literature and prepares manuscripts and abstracts for submission; presents findings at national/international meetings.  Mentor graduate/undergraduate students as needed.  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 Position Salary $66,492/annual 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