Postdoctoral Fellow Job at Rutgers University
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Postdoctoral Fellow
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department
RWJ-Child Health Institute
Overview
New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Child Health Institute of New Jersey within the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Under the direction of Dr. Derek Sant’Angelo (PI) the Postdoctoral Fellow will be responsible for the performance and analysis of experiments focused on the transcription control of T cell effector functions in the context of diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease or Type 1 Diabetes. The applicant should have a strong background in immunology, cell biology, transcription factors and/or genomics. Experience with mouse models, FACS and/or RNA-seq is preferred. In addition, the candidate will participate in lab meetings, research in progress seminars, prepare manuscripts, assist in grant writing, and is expected to apply for fellowship opportunities.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Under the direction of Dr. Derek Sant’Angelo (PI) the Postdoctoral Fellow will be responsible for the performance and analysis of experiments focused on the transcription control of T cell effector functions in the context of diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease or Type 1 Diabetes. The applicant should have a strong background in immunology, cell biology, transcription factors and/or genomics. Experience with mouse models, FACS and/or RNA-seq is preferred. In addition, the candidate will participate in lab meetings, research in progress seminars, prepare manuscripts, assist in grant writing, and is expected to apply for fellowship opportunities.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Design, perform and analyze experiments pertaining to the study of T cell subsets in mouse models and/or human T cells.
- Monitor and assess disease progression in mouse models.
- Analysis of cell phenotype and function by multiparameter flow cytometry.
- Prepare libraries for RNA-seq or single cell RNA-seq. Analysis of data from such experiments.
- Genomic analysis by use of techniques such as chromatin immunoprecipitation.
- Working knowledge of basic molecular techniques (PCR, cloning, DNA sequence analysis) and animal handling (mouse genotyping and breeding).
- Review, analyze and report relevant literature and assist the PI in the preparation of manuscript and grant application relevant to the experimental work.
- Assists in the instruction and training of students (undergraduate and graduate) in techniques and procedures of the laboratory.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.50
Daily Work Shift
Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
99S
Position Salary
Salary based on experience.
Annual Minimum Salary
Annual Mid Range Salary
Annual Maximum Salary
Standard Hours
37.50
Union Description
Non-Union
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
None
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Must be on track to obtain a PhD, DVM or MD degree in a biological science field.
- Candidates in ABD (All But Degree) status will also be considered.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge or interest in immunology.
- Published, submitted or in preparation original scientific manuscripts or reviews.
- Effective oral and written communication skills; and ability to understand and communicate in English.
- Motivated, self-driven, creative and interactive.
- Computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Prior laboratory experience in working with rodents.
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise with Spectral Flow Cytometry and sorting (Cytek Aurora).
Equipment Utilized
- Lab equipment (Cytek Aurora), computer hardware, computer software.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Physical Demands: Must be able to work in a laboratory environment. Must be able to perform laboratory research. Exposure: laboratory environment, moderate noise, hazardous chemicals. Some lifting may be required: laboratory items and/or boxes.Walking, standing, sitting is required.
- Work Environment: Must pass employee health clearance, TB Test and required safety training. Must follow all safety precautions in laboratory, as required.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
23ST0232
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Downtown New Brunswick
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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