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 (NJMS). 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:

• Uses conventional and novel methods including advanced robotics to screen libraries of M. tuberculosis for drug tolerance and drug resistance phenotypes.
• Performs MIC testing, kill curves and other microbiological tests to characterize M. tuberculosis and other BSL2 and BSL3 pathogens including select agents.
• Designs and tests novel prodrugs against tuberculosis and other BSL2 and BSL3 pathogens.
• Performs genetic manipulations of M. tuberculosis and other mycobacteria including the development of resistant mutants, cloning, and gene knockouts.
• Performs microbiological and genetic characterization different M. tuberculosis strains and M. tuberculosis mutants.
• Performs biological experiments with inhibited M. tuberculosis.

FLSA
- Exempt

Grade

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

Working Hours

Standard Hours - 37.50

Daily Work Shift

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.

Union Description
- Post Docs
- Regular Salaried

Payroll Designation
- People Soft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
- Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
- Doctoral Degree in relevant science.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Preferred experience includes independent design and conduction of genetic, microbiological, and metabolomic studies, experience performing unsupervised work in the BSLIII on M. tuberculosis and M. tuberculosis-infected mice, and ability to analyze transcriptional and metabolomic experiments.

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

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment - PHYSICAL DEMAND 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. WORK ENVIRONMENT 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.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number - 26ST1584