Postdoctoral Associate

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Associate Department Biochemistry & Microbiology Salary Details 63,968 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

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. The Laboratory of Dr. Debashish Bhattacharya has an open Postdoctoral Associate position in the field of algal and seaweed multi-omics and metabolic engineering in support of multiple ongoing projects.

Under the direction of Dr. Bhattacharya the individual will be responsible for the independent conduct of a significant element of a larger research activity in algal and seaweed biotechnology, computational biology, and genetics aimed at developing platforms for generating valuable bioproducts from the brown seaweed Sargassum with a focus on bioprospecting using microbiome data. This Postdoctoral Associate will identify carbohydrate active enzymes to be used for downstream applications by collaborators and design and conduct highly specialized and technical research and aid graduate students with their research programs.

The Bhattacharya Lab at Rutgers University leverages many experimental approaches including multi-omics, physiology, live culture, and computational approaches to ask fundamental questions about algal and seaweed biology, adaptation, and conservation and algal plastid origin and evolution as well as algal extremophile biology. The candidate will have the opportunity to join a highly motivated and broadly trained laboratory that seeks to both generate basic knowledge and develop conservation tools.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

* Performs various research and technical operations independently or as assigned, relating to investigatory activities of a laboratory, followed by appropriate reports, recommendations and conclusions.

* Assists and conducts independent research relevant to the interest and field of algal and seaweed multi-omics and biotechnological research with living and preserved samples.

* Participates in the development of performance standards, selection of methodology and instrumentation and coordination of the analytical, biochemical, physiology, genetics, and instrumentation functions with the research areas to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives of the PI's lab.

* Conducts a continuous program of research and development regarding the analytical and instrumentation functions of the laboratory, constantly evaluating existing procedures where required to keep methodology and procedures current.

* Contributes to the supervision of the work performed by graduate and undergraduate students and other postdoctoral fellows.

This is a grant funded position, continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon adequate grant funds.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 26FA0173 Posting Open Date 03/01/2026 Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

The individual must have completed a PhD in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or metabolic engineering with extensive computational research and lab experience.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

A background in algal and or seaweed biology and genetics is preferred.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview

The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the undergraduate schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions.

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