Post Doctoral Associate; Ebright Lab

Post Doctoral Associate (Ebright Lab)

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title
- Post Doctoral Associate (Ebright Lab)

Department
- Waksman Institute of Microbiology

Salary Details - 63968.00

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
- This position conducts research on RNA polymerase structure and function and on small-molecule inhibitors of RNA polymerase in the Richard Ebright Lab. Uses cryo-ET, cryo-EM, and X-ray crystallography to define structures and structural transitions of transcription complexes and transcription-translation complexes and to identify and characterize small-molecule inhibitors of transcription. Prepares and assays proteins and nucleic acids. Prepares and assays ribosomes.

Prepares text, tables, and figures for patent applications publications. Presents results at scientific meetings. Performs professional level experiments and research using various techniques. Carries out routine and non-routine work with review of work outputs by supervisor. Documents work performed and maintains a notebook and database. Communicates effectively with supervisor. Uses and helps maintain highly specialized equipment, in addition to maintaining and keeping the workplace and laboratory organized in a clean and safe manner in accordance with established procedures.

Trains and leads research staff, postdoctoral associates, students, and technicians in laboratory related activities. Performs professional work requiring specialized knowledge and application and use of concepts, theories, terminology, and practices.

Position Status
- Full Time

Posting Number - 25FA0757

Posting Open Date

Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
- Requires a doctorate in biochemistry, molecular biology, or an allied field. Requires in-depth understanding and hands-on experience in preparation and analysis of proteins, nucleic acids, and complexes thereof. Requires in-depth understanding and hands-on experience in molecular cloning, sequencing, and site-directed mutagenesis. Requires in-depth understanding and hands-on experience in cryo-EM, cryo-ET, and/or X-ray crystallography, including sample preparation, data collection, and data processing.

In-depth understanding and hands-on experience in cryo-EM and/or cryo-ET, including sample preparation, data collection, and data processing, preferred. Experience in structural and functional analysis of RNA polymerase and transcription complexes and/or ribosomes and translation complexes preferred. Effective spoken and written English required. High level of computer literacy required. Experience in chromatography (including FPLC and preferably including HPLC) and electrophoresis required.

Experience in work with chemical hazards and radiological hazards required. Experience in work with biological hazards (biosafety levels 1 and
2) preferred.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Average to above-average levels of mobility expected for laboratory environment. Average to above-average levels of upper-body strength expected for lifting and working with bioreactors, large-volume culture flasks, Dewar flasks, cryo reservoirs, and other heavy items.

Overview
- Level of Decision Making:
The individual should be able to cope with the highly complex, highly unpredictable, nature of scientific research and with the management challenges posed by a large and diverse scientific research team. The incumbent is expected to attempt to resolve problems in long-term, mid-term, and day-to-day experimentation and management by thinking, researching, and seeking advice, and then making recommendations to the PI.