Postdoctoral Associate

The Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine ( CABM), in collaboration with PI's at the Department of Marine & Coastal Sciences in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences ( SEBS) and various other departments, is seeking an outstanding Postdoctoral Associate.

The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct specialized research on a collaborative project on the origin, evolution and construction of proteins that transfer electrons (i.e., oxidoreductases). It is expected that the Postdoctoral Associate will have expertise in several of the following areas including bioinformatics, bioinorganic chemistry, structural biology, microbial genomics, biogeochemistry, molecular evolution, and synthetic organic chemistry that will allow the design of interdisciplinary experiments to test origins of life questions. The Postdoctoral Associate will be expected to participate in the configuration and maintenance of instrumentation necessary for conduct of the project. It is expected that research will lead to publications and the Postdoctoral Associate will be expected to prepare manuscripts as well as contribute to the preparation of grant and fellowship applications. The Postdoctoral Associates will also be expected to be highly collaborative and train and mentor undergraduates in scientific research projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

1) Computer simulations of protein structure and computational protein design of small peptides and proteins.

2) Synthesizes and characterizes peptide and protein designs.

3) Structural and functional characterization of designs.

4) Trains and mentors undergraduates in scientific research projects.

5) Participates in scientific meetings within the NASA Astrobiology Institute and national and international scientific meetings.

6) Coordinates multi-investigator and multi-institution collaborative interactions regarding the project.

7) Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers' regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

8) Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards, SEBS's Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

9) Performs other related duties as assigned.

Candidates must have completed a doctoral (Ph.D.) level program in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field. Candidates must have demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following areas: bioinorganic chemistry, structural biology, microbial genomics, biogeochemistry, bioinformatics, molecular evolution, and synthetic organic chemistry. The candidates are expected to be proficient in spoken and written English. Prior experience with EPR and NMR spectroscopies strongly preferred. Previous mentoring experience is desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Computer data input required. Ability to use computing resources and perform bench-laboratory experiments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Laboratory environment. Universal precautions are mandatory.

The Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM) and The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) are committed to building an intentionally diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all employees. We aim to collectively improve our understanding of the variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. We are actively working to identify and eliminate barriers to create a more equitable workplace for all. Our goal is to have an inclusive work environment in which all individuals and groups feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Qualified applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning workplace are strongly encouraged to apply without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military service or any other category protected by law.