Postdoctoral Associate

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Nov 19, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Associate
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	NJMS-Center for Immunity & Inflamma
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 Cancer Center/ NJMS. Under the direction of the Principle Investigator, the primary purpose of the Postdoctoral Fellow position is to perform specialized research activities and design and execute advanced experimental procedures in an immunology-focused laboratory independently. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Designs, discusses, and performs diverse experimental models and techniques related to the study of innate cells. Contributes to general laboratory operations, including breeding and genotyping of mice and general maintenance of animal colonies. Develops new ideas for promotion current research for the NJMS -Center for Immunity and Inflammation. Operates and maintains experimental equipment. Records and analyzes data from experiments. Contributes to the development of performance standards, selection of methodology, instrumentation and coordination of the analytical, biochemical, physiology and instrumentation functions with the clinical and research areas to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives of the department.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
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Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
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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., M.D. in a biological science or in a related field.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
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Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2700
Posting Open Date	11/19/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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