Post-Doctoral Associate

Post-Doctoral Associate

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate in the Department of Center for Immunity and Inflammation within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the primary purpose of the Post-Doctoral Associate position is to perform specialized research activities and design and execute advanced experimental procedures in an immunology-focused laboratory independently.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Designs, discusses, and performs diverse experimental models and techniques related to the study of innate cells.
• Contributes to general laboratory operations, including breeding and genotyping of mice and general maintenance of animal colonies.
• Develops new ideas for promotion current research for the NJMS–Center for Immunity and Inflammation.
• Operates and maintains experimental equipment.
• Records and analyzes data from experiments.
• Contributes to the development of performance standards, selection of methodology, instrumentation and coordination of the analytical, biochemical, physiology and instrumentation functions with the clinical and research areas to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives of the department.

FLSA - Exempt

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 20,000

Mid Range Salary - 90,000

Maximum Salary - 200,000

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

Position Status - Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours - 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement - This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description - Post Docs - Regular Salaried

Payroll Designation - PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment - Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - Ph.D., M.D. in a biological science or in a related field.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment - PHYSICALDEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to (10) pounds. WORKENVIRONMENT: Laboratory environment. Moderate Noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number - 26ST1661

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus - Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus - Newark (RBHS)

City - Newark

State - NJ

Location Details

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