Post Doctorial Associate

Position Details

Position Information


Recruitment/Posting Title
Post Doctorial Associate


Department
Pharmacy Practice & Administra


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


Our group is seeking a postdoctoral associate to work on mechanistic and translational research projects funded by NIH investigating drug-induced kidney injury and identifying factors that influence the likelihood of drug toxicity/failure. Based at Rutgers University in New Jersey, the Brunetti team has access to outstanding core facilities, dynamic researchers and trainees, and excellent opportunities for career development. State-of-the-art Core Facilities are available for Genomics, Genetics, Proteomics, Imaging, Histopathology, Analytical Chemistry, Flow Cytometry, and Cell Sorting, High

Content Imaging, Gene Editing, and Biostatistics. Postdocs can become members of various professional and social networks of trainees fostering peer support and inter-laboratory collaboration and participating in the pharmaceutical sciences conference series. available immediately to study molecular mechanisms of disease and the influence of acute illness on drug disposition and outcomes. Applicants must have Ph.D. plus strong expertise in molecular biology, cell culture, mammalian cellular/in vivo biology, and gene transcription/ regulation. Applicants having RNA sequencing and LCMS experience will be a plus.

Position Status
Full Time


Posting Number
25FA0688


Posting Open Date
07/16/2025


Posting Close Date

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience


Candidates should have a PhD in pharmaceutical or biomedical sciences, including pharmacology/toxicology, biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, physiology, etc.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


Candidates should be highly motivated and hard-working scientists capable of effectively working on independent and team projects. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Experience in cell and molecular biology is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized


qPCR, LCMS, Luminex Magpix, Agilent Extracellular flux analyzer (Seahorse). Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art pharmacokinetic modeling software programs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment


The primary work location is within the Departments of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutics at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. The work environment spans two laboratory spaces and access to an animal laboratory. Also, opportunities to work in clinical research space.

Overview


POST DOCTORAL POSITION available immediately to study the mechanisms of drug-induced acute kidney injury and the identification of therapeutics to prevent kidney injury.

Statement

Posting Details


Special Instructions to Applicants


A Cover Letter, CV and (3) Letters of Reference are required at time of applying.

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Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)


Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)


City
Piscataway


State
NJ


Location Details


Busch Campus, Piscataway, NJ

Pre-employment Screenings


All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
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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