Postdoctoral Associate - Female Reproductive Toxicology and Ovulation

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting

Title:

Postdoctoral Associate - Female Reproductive Toxicology and Ovulation

Department:
Pharm-Pharmacology & Toxicology

Salary Details: A minimum of $63968

Offer Information:
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

There are two postdoc positions available in Dr. Shuo Xiao's lab at the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI)/Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University. These two positions are funded by grants from the National Institute of Environmental Health (NIEHS) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Dr. Xiao's research team focuses on how environmental chemicals and clinical drugs affect female ovarian functions and fertility.

Another major research interest is to use the 3D ovarian tissue culture model and microfluidic and organ‑on‑chip technologies for new contraceptive discovery. More information about Dr. Xiao's research can be found at .

The candidates will focus on 1-2 of the following projects: (1) molecular mechanisms of female ovarian toxicities caused by harmful algal bloom toxins and other emerging climate change‑related environmental contaminants; (2) novel ovulation‑based contraceptive discovery; (3) molecular mechanisms of chemotherapy‑induced premature ovarian failure and infertility.

Rutgers University is one of the largest research universities and has outstanding resources and facilities to support state‑of‑the‑art research. Both Dr. Xiao's home department and EOHSI are nationally and internationally recognized for their basic and clinical research on pharmacology, toxicology, and exposure science. Dr. Xiao's research team has access to outstanding facilities of Genomics, Genetics, Proteomics, Confocal and high‑content imaging, Histopathology, Analytical Chemistry, Flow Cytometry, etc.

Rutgers University provides an excellent career development and training environment for postdoc fellows.

Full Time

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09/04/2024

01/07/2026

Minimum

Education and Experience:

Qualified candidates are required to have a PhD or an equivalent doctoral degree, experience in molecular biology, animal science, or reproductive and developmental biology or toxicology. Candidates should also be able to work independently, employ critical thinking, perform team science, and have good oral and written communications skills.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please upload your cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact list of 3 professional references.

Quick Link to Posting: /235300

Campus:
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus:
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City:
Piscataway

State: NJ

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