Postdoctoral Associate in Cell & Structural Biology

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Associate in Cell & Structural Biology Department Quantitative Biomedicine Inst Salary Details Minimum annual salary $61,805. 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.

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

Posting Summary

The Dai laboratory in the Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience and the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine at Rutgers University is seeking applications for a postdoctoral associate position. We are recruiting a motivated individual to contribute to the development of the new methodology of cellular tomography and cryo-focused ion beam milling for multiple collaborative projects. Research areas of primary interest include protein aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases and the structure and dynamics of membrane proteins.

The lab is hosted in the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine, co-located with the RCSB Protein Data Bank. In addition to the Rutgers Cryo-electron Microscopy and Nanoimaging Facility, core facilities housed within the Institute include protein NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and hardware for high-performance computing.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA0462 Posting Open Date 04/25/2025 Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Structural Biology, Microbiology, Bioengineering, or a related area.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Candidate should be proficient in establishing and maintaining primary neuronal cultures and other mammalian cell cultures, generation of recombinant DNA constructs, and performing biochemical assays.

* Good communication skills and ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.

* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, macOS system, and basic knowledge of Linux command line.

* Working experience with bioimaging is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized

Major equipment includes cryo-electron microscope, correlative light and electron microscope, and cryo-focused ion beam.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The employee will be working in general cell biology laboratory settings. This position will require handling liquid nitrogen and ethane and lifting up to 30 pounds.

Overview

The Dai laboratory in the Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience and the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine at Rutgers University is seeking applications for a postdoctoral associate position. We are recruiting a motivated individual to contribute to the development of the new methodology of cellular tomography and cryo-focused ion beam milling for multiple collaborative projects. Research areas of primary interest include protein aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases and the structure and dynamics of membrane proteins.

The lab is hosted in the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine, co-located with the RCSB Protein Data Bank. In addition to the Rutgers Cryo-electron Microscopy and Nanoimaging Facility, core facilities housed within the Institute include protein NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and hardware for high-performance computing.

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Posting Details

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