Postdoctoral Associate
Listed on 2026-07-03
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biotech Research, Biomedical Science
Postdoctoral Associate
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey invites applications for a postdoctoral research position associated with the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine. A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the laboratory of Professor Eddy Arnold and Dr. Francesc Xavier Ruiz Figueras at the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM), Rutgers University. The successful candidate will participate in NIH-funded research focused on the discovery and mechanistic characterization of nucleotide-competing inhibitors of HIV-1 and LINE-1 reverse transcriptases (RT).
The project combines structural biology, enzymology, crystallographic fragment screening, and structure-guided drug discovery to define novel mechanisms of RT inhibition and develop new approaches for targeting protein–nucleic acid interfaces.
Position Status
- Full Time
Posting Number - 26FA0644
Minimum Education and Experience
- Must have a Ph.D. in molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, or a related field by the start date of the position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Applicants must have experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Recombinant protein expression and purification.
- Biochemical and biophysical characterization of proteins and protein–nucleic acid complexes.
- X-ray crystallography and/or cryo-electron microscopy.
- Enzymology and inhibitor characterization.
- Structure-guided drug discovery or fragment-based screening.
Applicants must demonstrate:
- The ability to design, execute, analyze, and interpret experiments independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including preparation of manuscripts and scientific presentations,
- The ability to work effectively in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with computational structural biology, molecular modeling, or AI-assisted drug discovery is desirable but not required.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Laboratory environment. Universal safety precautions are mandatory.
Statement
- This is a grant funded position contingent upon the continued availability of funds to support it.
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