Postdoctoral Associate

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Associate Department Animal Science Salary Details A minimum of $63,968 for calendar year appointments. 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

A Postdoctoral Associate position is available at the Animal Sciences Department in the laboratory of Dr. Igor Shmarakov. Candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in an area relevant to biochemistry, cell biology, or physiology. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a publication record consistent with career level, and an interest in understanding the molecular basis of retinoid metabolism and signaling.

Experience in animal models of lung injury, lung cell isolation, lung organoid cultures, immunofluorescent staining of tissues and cells, gene expression analysis by qRT-PCR and immunoblot, lipid extraction and analysis using HPLC, analysis of datasets generated by bulk or single-cell RNA sequencing. Salary will be commensurate with NIH and Rutgers guidelines. The position is based in the Shmarakov laboratory, an interdisciplinary and energetic research group housed on the Cook campus of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ.

As a postdoctoral associate, the candidate would have abundant opportunities to interact with members of the vibrant community with a research focus on lipid metabolism and signaling, endocrinology, respiratory toxicology, and lung injury within Rutgers University and the Department of Animal Sciences. The campus is also in close proximity to the cultural and scientific offerings of both NYC and Philadelphia.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 24FA1004 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in an area relevant to biochemistry, cell biology, or physiology

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview

The Department of Animal Sciences, with strong roots in the land-grant tradition, has as its mission "to improve the health and well-being of animals, including humans, through integration of teaching, research, and outreach." Animal Sciences is a popular major for many students at Rutgers with over 450 students enrolled in one of the five options:
Pre-veterinary Medicine and Research, Laboratory Animal Science, Equine Science, Production Animal Science, and Companion Animal Science. The curriculum provides students with the scientific knowledge, technical skills, and experience to be competitive for entrance into professional schools (veterinary, graduate, medical, etc.) or employment in animal science-related fields. Our graduates are highly regarded by professional schools and employers.

Statement

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military status or any other category protected by…