Post Doctoral Associate

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Sep 24, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post Doctoral Associate
Department	SEBS - Biochem & Microbiology
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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: 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 Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary	The Dominguez-Bello Lab at Rutgers University invites applications for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our interdisciplinary team studying the role of microbial communities in health and disease. The successful candidate will work at the interface of bioinformatics, microbiome ecology, and metabolomics, contributing to both computational analyses and laboratory workflows. This position offers the opportunity to lead integrative projects, collaborate with national and international partners, and contribute to publications and grant development. Responsibilities Conduct bioinformatic analyses of bacterial and fungal amplicon sequencing (16S, ITS) and shotgun metagenomic datasets. Integrate microbiome datasets with metabolomics and other omics data using advanced computational and statistical approaches. Develop, implement, and maintain reproducible analysis pipelines (QIIME2, R, Python, or equivalent). Perform DNA extractions, barcoding, and library preparation for amplicon, and prepare metagenomic sequencing. Collaborate with a diverse team of microbiologists, clinicians, and metabolomics specialists. Present findings in manuscripts, grant applications, and conferences. Mentor graduate and undergraduate students as appropriate. This is a grant funded position, continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon adequate grant funds.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	25FA0862
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Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Ph.D. in Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Systems Biology, or a related field. Strong expertise in microbiome bioinformatics (amplicon and shotgun metagenomics). Proficiency in R, Python, or equivalent programming languages. Hands-on experience with DNA extraction and library preparation for next-generation sequencing.
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Preferred Qualifications	Records of peer-reviewed publications and excellent communication skills. Experience analyzing fungal communities (ITS/18S). Familiarity with metabolomics workflows (LC-MS, GC-MS) and integrative multi-omics analysis. Knowledge of statistical modeling and systems biology approaches. Experience with HPC or cloud computing environments for large datasets.
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For additional information regarding the position, please contact Dr. Maria Gloria Dominguez-Bello, Search Committee Chair, md1360@sebs.rutgers.edu
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/259871
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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