Postdoctoral Associate

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the Medical Immunology Department at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Postdoctoral Associate will conduct research in the immunobiology of cancer and cancer immunotherapy. The research focuses on T cell differentiation and immune responses, with mechanistic explorations to unveil new therapeutic strategies.

• Conduct research experiments to understand the role of metabolism in regulating T cell differentiation and the immune response, with mechanistic explorations to unveil new therapeutic strategies.
• Work with primary T cells in vitro and mouse models in vivo.
• Demonstrate expertise in flow cytometry and routinely apply core molecular biology techniques, including Western blotting and quantitative PCR (qPCR).
• Prepare written reports of the research experiments.
• Prepare grant proposals based on the research conducted.
• Give oral presentations of the research.
• Assist with the instruction and training of students, fellows, lower-level professionals, and technicians in laboratory instrumentation and processes to develop required skills.
• Understand and adhere to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy; understand and model the Rutgers Cancer Institute core values.
• Keeps abreast of pertinent federal, state, and Rutgers compliance standards as they appear in RBHS policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. in a relevant science is required.
• Consideration will be given to applicants who are in the process of completing their Ph.D. and/or M.D.; documentation of degree completion must be provided prior to commencement of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with flow cytometry and metabolic analyses or the ability to learn these techniques.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Experience in immunology, T cell biology, and cancer biology.
• Background in immunology or cancer biology research.
• Experience with mouse colony management and mouse experiments in vivo is highly preferred.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Word, Excel, Flow Jo, Graph Pad Prism, and PowerPoint.

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing; no special vision requirements; lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Laboratory environment with moderate noise; exposure to blood, excrement, retrovirus, antineoplastic drugs, and possible exposure to infectious diseases. Universal precautions are mandatory; exposure to hazardous chemicals.

• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Grade: [see salary details below]
• Position Status:
  Full Time
• Working Hours:
  
  Standard Hours (37.50 per week)
• Work Arrangement:
  Fully on-site
• Payroll Designation:
  People Soft
• Terms of Appointment:
  Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month
• Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

• Minimum Salary: 20,000
• Mid Range Salary: 90,000
• Maximum Salary: 200,000
• Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental coverage, paid leave, retirement benefits, educational benefits, life insurance, and employee discount programs.

The final salary offer will consider qualifications, experience, and funding availability, and may reflect market benchmarks and internal equity. Rutgers is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. See the Non-Discrimination Statement for details.

• Posting Number: 25ST2468
• Posting Open Date: [as applicable]
• Regional Campus:
  Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
• Home Location Campus:
  Downtown New Brunswick, NJ

• Pre-employment screenings are required for all offers.
• Immunization requirements may apply during flu season; vaccination proof or exemptions may be required.
• Equal Employment Opportunity statements and ADA/NJLAD accommodations information are provided; references to the university’s policies are included.
• Contact information for accessibility and technical assistance is available as part of the posting.