Postdoctoral Associate

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Associate Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department RBHS Overview

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Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for Dr. Vikas Nanda's laboratory at the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM), located on the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) campus in Piscataway, New Jersey.

The primary purpose of the Postdoctoral Associate is to conduct specialized research on a collaborative project on the origin, evolution and construction of proteins that transfer electrons (i.e., oxidoreductases). It is expected that the Postdoctoral Associate will have expertise in several of the following areas including bioinformatics, bioinorganic chemistry, structural biology, microbial genomics, biogeochemistry, molecular evolution, and synthetic organic chemistry that will allow the design of interdisciplinary experiments to test origins of life questions.

The Postdoctoral Associate will be expected to participate in the configuration and maintenance of instrumentation necessary for conduct of the project. It is expected that research will lead to publications and the Postdoctoral Associate will be expected to prepare manuscripts as well as contribute to the preparation of grant and fellowship applications. The Postdoctoral Associate will also be expected to be highly collaborative and train and mentor undergraduates in scientific research projects.

This is a grant-funded position contingent on the availability of funds to support it.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

* Conducts computer simulations of protein structure and computational protein design of small peptides and proteins.

* Synthesizes and characterizes peptide and protein designs.

* Structural and functional characterization of designs.

* Participates in scientific meetings within the NASA Astrobiology Institute and national and international scientific meetings.

* Coordinates multi-investigator and multi-institution collaborative interactions regarding the NASA project.

* Trains and mentors undergraduates in scientific research projects.

* Participates in the configuration and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment, including computers, necessary for conduct of the project.

* Prepares scientific manuscripts for publication and contributes to the preparation of research grant and fellowship applications.

FLSA Exempt Grade Salary Details A minimum of $63,968 for calendar year appointments Minimum Salary 20,000 Mid Range Salary 90,000 Maximum Salary 200,000 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…