Postdoctoral Fellow
- Rutgers University
- Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Category:
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- Posting Date: 10/06/2021
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Position Details
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Postdoctoral Fellow |
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| Department | NJMS-Microbiology |
| Overview | |
| Posting Summary | A post-doctoral position is available immediately to new Ph.D. graduates or candidates with less than 2 years of postdoctoral experience, in the Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (MBMG) at Rutgers- New Jersey Medical School at Newark to study the molecular basis of Lyme disease/syphilis and tick-borne coinfections. Lyme disease is the most prevalent arthropod-borne, multisystemic illness in the USA. It affects skin, joints, heart and nervous system while tick-borne parasite, Babesia microti causes anemia and splenomegaly. Interestingly, C3H mice provide a very good animal model to study manifestations of Lyme disease as well as babesiosis and we have now been studying coinfections with these pathogens in the mouse model. Syphilis is a highly prevalent sexually transmitted disease all over the world. Syphilis-causing spirochete, Treponema pallidum subsp pallidum has several similarities with Lyme spirochetes; however, it cannot be grown in vitro. The new postdoctoral fellow will be expected to also contribute to ongoing project of Dr. Parveen funded by NIH U01. Our department is located in a newer building, International Center for Public Health with excellent core facilities. The presence of Public Health Research Institute in the same building allows students and post-doctoral fellows to interact with some well-known experts in the field of microbial pathogenesis. The position is available for two years and is extendable depending on additional funds availability. Decision to renew the contract will be made annually based upon candidate’s overall performance in the lab. Furthermore, postdoctoral fellows are encouraged to obtain independent fellowships after initial training. The candidates are usually advised and helped in the application process of the fellows by the Principal Investigator/Project leader. |
| Position Status | Full Time |
| Hours Per Week | |
| Daily Work Shift | Day |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Grade | 99S |
| Position Salary | $53,760-$56,712 based on Postdoc’s years of experience. |
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| 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 | Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month |
| Position Pension Eligibility | None |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Research Projects objectives are: Assess contribution of the spirochete ligands in attachment to mammalian host cells in vitro, identify the cognate host receptor and study the role of this interaction in tissue tropism during murine model of infection; and evaluate immunological responses to host-induced bacterial molecules and their effects on manifestation of the disease in the mouse model. We hope it will lead us to identify molecules to develop better diagnostic antigen cocktails and/or vaccine candidates against both spirochetal disease(s). 2. Duties: Current post-doctoral position is for the projects involving T. pallidum pathogenesis and will also help the selected candidate to investigate B. burgdorferi and B. burgdorferi-B. microti pathogenesis. She/he will get a unique experience in studying congenital syphilis under my International Collaboration in Infectious Diseases Research U01 grant from NIH. The interested candidates should be prepared to work hard to help me achieve my goal of publishing quality papers and obtaining additional NIH funding. My laboratory has most facilities required for the projects. I will personally provide initial training to the fellow to familiarize this interesting but challenging field of bacterial pathogenesis under the PI’s guidance. It is expected that the postdoctoral fellow will maintain detailed and accurate experimental records. 3. Participate and present in journal clubs, seminars and conferences. Keep abreast with the current scientific and technical literature relevant to the laboratory’s mission. 4. Understand and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. 5. Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs. 6. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers’ regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. 7. Performs other related duties as assigned. |
| Preferred Qualifications | JOB REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: · The candidate should have a Ph.D., peer-reviewed publications, and ability to work independently. Again, preference will be given to candidates with experience in spirochetes and animal-handling expertise. · Expertise needed: Applicants should possess a doctoral degree and have experience in microbial pathogenesis and molecular biology disciplines with significant experience in Real-time PCR. Candidate, who is not allergic to animals and has worked with laboratory animals, has some experiences in confocal microscopy, immunological studies, and FACS analysis, is preferred. |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment | PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work requires high mobility. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clinical/Office/Laboratory environment. Moderate noise. |
| Special Conditions |
| Posting Number | 21ST3120 |
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