Post-Doctoral Associate

Post-Doctoral Associate

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate in the Department of Medicine within the New Jersey Medical School. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Post-Doctoral Associate will conduct genetic, microbiological, biochemical and animal studies to identify compounds that inhibit or kill Mycobacterium tuberculosis and to better understand their targets and mechanisms of action. The Fellow will also investigate the cellular mechanisms of drug synergy in M.

tuberculosis.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Cultures pathogenic viruses and quantitates using plaque and TCID
50 assays. Maintains viral stocks and confirms strain types by sequencing. Performs viral drug susceptibility tests. Tests novel viral and bacterial diagnostic assays. Assists in animal infection and treatment studies of both viral and bacterial pathogens. Uses conventional and novel methods including advanced robotics to screen libraries of M. tuberculosis for drug tolerance and drug resistance phenotypes.

FLSA
- Exempt

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 20,000

Mid Range Salary - 90,000

Maximum Salary - 200,000

Benefits
- Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
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 (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Position Status
- Full Time

Standard Hours - 37.50

Work Arrangement
- Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the Flex Work@RU Application System.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
- Doctoral Degree in relevant science.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred experience includes independent design and conduction of genetic, microbiological, and metabolomic studies, experience performing unsupervised work in the BSL3 on M. tuberculosis and M. tuberculosis-infected mice, and ability to analyze transcriptional and metabolomic experiments. Additional experience in biochemistry preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position involves prolonged standing, walking and sitting, as well as use of laboratory equipment. Must perform complex procedures and demonstrate manual dexterity. Some stooping, reaching, climbing and bending. Occasional lifting of 20 pounds to a height of 6½ feet. Hearing and speech capabilities necessary to communicate with other researchers and staff in person, on the telephone and by e-mail. Vision capable of viewing gauges, computer monitors, charts, forms, text and numbers for prolonged periods.

Included is training in BSL3 practices, and willingness to work with virulent and drug-resistant M. tuberculosis. Must be available to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays when necessary to meet deadlines. Must be willing to work with small and large animals.