Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Center Discovery And Innovation- Cdi

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI)

Location:

HMH HOSPITALS CORPORATION, Nutley, New Jersey

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will work in the lab of Dr. Neeraj Chauhan as part of an interdisciplinary research program focused on fungal biology, host‑pathogen interactions, and disease mechanisms. The lab integrates experimental and computational approaches to understand how fungal pathogens interact with the host immune system and cause disease. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing projects while developing independent, hypothesis‑driven research using animal models, cell culture systems, molecular and cellular biology techniques, and analysis of large‑scale biological datasets.

The postdoc will work in a highly collaborative environment with investigators in mycology, immunology, microbial pathogenesis, and bioinformatics.

• Strong background in fungal genetics (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9, gene knockouts) or host–pathogen interactions.
• Hands‑on experience with animal models (or willingness to obtain required training and certifications) to study fungal pathogenesis and host responses.
• Experience with computational biology, bioinformatics, or data analysis (e.g., R, Python) to analyze genomic, transcriptomic, or other high‑throughput datasets.
• Proficiency in flow cytometry, microscopy (fluorescence, confocal, live‑cell imaging) and mammalian cell culture techniques.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Conduct research under direct supervision.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Create reports from analysis of initial observations and conclusions.
• Present findings to higher‑level staff.
• Present results in internal and external research forums such as scientific conferences, lab meetings, and institutional seminars.
• Handle moderately complex issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher‑level staff.
• Participate in grant and manuscript writing, as appropriate.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

• A Ph.D. degree in a scientific or related discipline.
• Minimum publication or in‑preparation of one article as first author in a reputable peer‑reviewed journal.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to conduct independent research.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Lab‑specific techniques (varies by lab).
• Proficient computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

Minimum rate of $61,008.48 annually. This posted rate is a reasonable good‑faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act. It does not reflect the full value of the market‑competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate.

The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non‑discriminatory factors, including but not limited to labor market data, experience, education and certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget and grant funding.

In addition to the base salary, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.