Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Fellow
Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department NJMS-Microbiology
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 six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, 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.
Rutgers RBHS is an anchor institution that boasts locations in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise.

Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics within the New Jersey Medical School. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Postdoctoral Fellowposition is availablein the lab of Dr. Purnima Bhanot. Plasmodium a fascinating organism for the study of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) structure because of its unique cell biological features. Our goal is to characterize putative ER-shaping proteins of Plasmodium, their functions in the parasite’s cell biology and their effect on parasite virulence. We use tools of molecular genetics (gene knockouts, conditional protein depletion, CRISPR editing), imaging (confocal and super- resolution microscopy) and proteomics in P. berghei and P. falciparum. Postdoc candidates should have peer- reviewed publications, training in cell biology, imaging and molecular genetics. Please contact Dr. Purnima Bhanot ( bhanotpu@njms.rutgers.edu ).
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Perform scientific research (protein purification, biochemistry, enzymatic assays, tissue culture, cell biology, light and fluorescence microscopy, molecular biology, rodent handling, mosquito dissection) under the PI’s guidance.
• Communicates regularly with the P.I.
• Maintains detailed and accurate experimental records.
• Participates and presents in journal clubs, seminars and conferences.
• Reads current scientific and technical literature relevant to the laboratory’s mission.

Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 99S
Position Salary $53,760-$60,000 Salary is base on years of experience
Annual Minimum Salary
Annual Mid Range Salary
Annual Maximum Salary
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description Non-Union
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.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.

COVID-19 Immunization Requirement

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Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month
Position Pension Eligibility None
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in a related field, peer-reviewed publications, excellent training in molecular biology, protein purification and/or biochemistry.
• Should have a strong work-ethic, communication & organizational skills, and ability to work independently.

Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities .

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in parasite biology and animal-handling is desirable.

Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing, sitting, walking, talking, or hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to
lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Clinical/Office/Laboratory environment. Moderate noise.

Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 21ST4028
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants Position is contingent upon continued grant funding.
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.

Infection Control and Safety

This position is subject to all Rutgers University policies, including TB surveillance and other infection control and safety policies. Please review the Tuberculosis Surveillance Policy for additional information.