Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Fellow Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) 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.

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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 Postdoctoral Fellow for NJMS- International Center for Public Health. Postdoctoral role studies the mechanism of fungal inositol function in the human fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans. By applying molecular biology, biochemistry and system biology, we aim to investigate the molecular basis of Cryptococcus-host interactions and antifungal drug resistance. Successful candidate is responsible to design and conduct highly specialized molecular research in the area of Cryptococcus pathogenesis under the direction of the Principal Investigator. Collecting data and preparing reports for peer- reviewed scientific publications and conference presentations, and contributes to the writing of grants.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: Conducts research activities on projects to investigate the molecular mechanisms of Cryptococcus-host interactions, focusing on the role of fungal phospholipids in antifungal drug resistance and fungal pathogenesis, independently or as assigned, followed by appropriate reports, recommendations and conclusions. Interfaces with internal and external collaborators on the research projects. Generates, compiles and presents statistical data with appropriate conclusions, recommendations, etc. pertinent to research activity. Trains new students and visitors in research area focused on Cryptococcus pathogenesis and antifungal resistance. Provides managerial support for the daily operations within the Xue Lab. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 99S Position Salary $61,805.00 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