Post Doc Associate

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Post Doc Associate Department Biomedical Engineering Salary Details The minimum of $65,000 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 applicable)

* Life insurance coverage

* Employee discount programs

Posting Summary

The Biomechanics of Blood Lab at the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Rutgers University (New Brunswick, NJ) is led by Dr. Valerie Tutwiler and utilizes multidisciplinary approaches to tackle fundamental questions related to understanding what causes bleeding and thrombosis in patients. Dr. Valerie Tutwiler is seeking applications from qualified individuals for a full-time postdoctoral associate position working on NIH funded projects aimed at blood clot formation, mechanics, and clot stability.

The position will begin as early as November 1, 2025 and will support ongoing research in the Tutwiler laboratory. The primary role of a successful candidate will be coordinating patient samples and developing testing methods to quantify large scale bulk mechanics in blood clots both plasma and whole blood.

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and further availability of grant funds to support the position. Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, research experience summary, and list of references.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA1036 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

The candidates should have a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or other related discipline.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The candidate should have a very strong background in rheological testing, viscoelastic properties and/or an understanding of coagulation and hemostasis. Demonstrated ability to independently apply understanding of scientific theory to the structure and execution of research experiments. Demonstrated ability to interpret and explain the theoretical basis of the work performed.

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

The candidates should be able to lift 20lbs overhead unassisted, lab work will entail primarily in person wet lab work in a BSL-1 laboratory, but some data analysis and written work may be done remotely. The Tutwiler lab has a ~600 square foot laboratory space in the Biomedical Engineering building at Rutgers University with ~150 ft of lab bench space across 6 large benches.

The lab space is equipped with gas/vacuum lines, fume hoods and two
-80C laboratory freezers. The laboratory is located in an ~80,000 sq.ft building occupied solely by the BME department. This building includes a mixture of offices, laboratory facilities, classrooms, conference rooms, and a small animal facility. The BME building has shared facilities 3 cell culture rooms per floor, each with 4 incubators, 3 biosafety cabinets, fridges and freezers. The laboratory has access to confocal microscopes, scanning electron microscopes, large scale mechanical testers, proteomics testing, and two rotational rheometers.

Overview Statement

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

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