Post Doctoral Associate

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 22, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post Doctoral Associate
Department	Engn - Chem & Biochem Engn
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	Dr. Benjamin Schuster at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (Rutgers University, New Brunswick) is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the position of Postdoctoral Associate to work on a research project starting January 2025. The focus of this project is on bioengineering and biophysics of biomolecular condensates. The PhD scientist will contribute to studies characterizing the material properties of biomolecular condensates using protein engineering and biophysics approaches. The candidate should ideally have a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or other related disciplines and research experience working with recombinant protein expression and purification, molecular biology, and biophysical assays. Background in intrinsically disordered proteins, fluorescence/confocal microscopy, quantitative image analysis, rheology, and bioconjugate chemistry are preferred. The individual will report directly to the Principal Investigator. The candidate will be expected to contribute original research and data analysis for publication and grant applications. The candidate will be expected to train and oversee undergraduate and graduate researchers within the lab on related projects. The individual will also be expected participate in preparation of grants, fellowships, and manuscripts, and give public presentations. The candidate should have strong communication skills, work ethic, and competency for working on highly interdisciplinary projects. This is a 1-year appointment that can be renewed based on applicant performance and availability of grant funds.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	24FA1260
Posting Open Date	11/19/2024
Posting Close Date	12/13/2024

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	The candidate should have a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or other related disciplines. This should include at least 4 years of lab experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	The candidate should have research experience working with recombinant protein expression and purification, molecular biology, and biophysical assays. Background in intrinsically disordered proteins, fluorescence/confocal microscopy, quantitative image analysis, rheology, and bioconjugate chemistry are preferred.
Equipment Utilized	Laboratory environment. Universal precautions are mandatory.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Ability to use computing resources and perform bench-laboratory experiments.
Overview
Statement	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military status or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Candidates should upload cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae including publication list, one representative publication pdf, and contact information for 3 referees online.
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/240230
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details	98 Brett Road, Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Piscataway, NJ 08854

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