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Rutgers University
Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Category: Admin-Other Administrative Positions
Posting Date: 09/04/2021
Application Deadline: Open until filled

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Fellow
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-Medicine-Endocrinology-Meb
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 Fellow for the Department of Medicine – Endocrinology at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Postdoc will conduct specialized research techniques and procedures related to the cellular and molecular biology of metabolic diseases, with a focus on endocrinology and metabolism. They will use their judgment to apply methods and techniques, and to analyze and present data. The Postdoc will also assist with budgetary, training and admin responsibilities; and will perform general laboratory support tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of the lab. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Perform specialized research techniques and procedures related to the pathophysiology and molecular biology of diseases, particularly in the areas of metabolic disease, CNS, inflammation, immunity, infection, and stem cells. Compile and analyze data with appropriate conclusions and recommendations in support of further research, as well as research publications, grant applications and will present data to PI and other lab members. Assist in the establishment of performance standards, as well as in the selection of research methodologies and instrumentation, and coordination of instrumentation and experimental approaches in support of research. Assist with the instruction and training of students, fellows, residents, and research assistants in laboratory techniques/procedures in the area of cellular and molecular biology to carry out research assignments. Submits purchase recommendations to PI for analytic and preparative equipment, cellular and molecular biological reagents, and laboratory operating supplies. Assist in maintaining laboratory records and files. Assist the Principal Investigator with the preparation of grant applications.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	99S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
Annual Mid Range Salary
Annual Maximum Salary
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Non-Union
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Information about the benefits provided to Rutgers employees can be found at: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	None

Minimum Education and Experience	Researcher must hold a PhD or MD degree. Researcher must have relevant background in Biomedical Sciences, specifically biology, cell biology, genetics and biochemistry/molecular biology. Must have laboratory experience in cell culture and recombinant DNA. Candidates in all but degree (ABD) status will also be considered.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must have effective oral and written communication skills; and ability to understand and communicate in English to sufficiently perform the job duties. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Researcher must have the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Preferred Qualifications
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Posting Number	21ST2154
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
Location Details	New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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