Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Post-Doctoral Associate

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department
NJMS - Medicine Infectious Dis

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate in the Department of Medicine within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Post-Doctoral Associate will conduct genetic,
microbiological, biochemical and animal studies to identify compounds that inhibit or kill Mycobacterium tuberculosis and to better understand their targets and mechanisms of action. The Fellow will also investigate the cellular mechanisms of drug synergy in M. tuberculosis.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Uses conventional and novel methods including advanced robotics to screen libraries of M. tuberculosis for drug tolerance and drug resistance phenotypes.
• Performs MIC testing, kill curves and other microbiological tests to characterize M. tuberculosis and other BSL2 and BSL3 pathogens including select agents.
• Designs and tests novel prodrugs against tuberculosis and other BSL2 and BSL3 pathogens.
• Performs genetic manipulations of M. tuberculosis and other mycobacteria including the development of resistant mutants, cloning, and gene knockouts.
• Performs microbiological and genetic characterization different M. tuberculosis strains and M. tuberculosis mutants.
• Performs biological experiments with inhibited M. tuberculosis.

FLSA
Exempt

Grade

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
20,000

Mid Range Salary
90,000

Maximum Salary
200,000

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

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

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

• Doctoral Degree in relevant science.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred experience includes independent design and conduction of genetic, microbiological and metabolomic studies, experience performing unsupervised work in the BSLIII on M. tuberculosis and M. tuberculosis-infected mice, ability to analyze transcriptional and metabolomic experiments.
• Additional experience in biochemistry preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMAND

• This position involves prolonged standing, walking and sitting, as well as use of laboratory equipment.
• Must perform complex procedures and demonstrate manual dexterity.
• Some stooping, reaching, climbing and bending.
• Occasional lifting of 20 pounds to a height of 6½ feet.
• Hearing and speech capabilities necessary to communicate with other researchers and staff in person, on the telephone and by e-mail.
• Vision capable of viewing gauges, computer monitors, charts, forms, text and numbers for prolonged periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be available to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays when necessary to meet deadlines.
• Must be willing to work with small and large animals.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST1586

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

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.