Postdoctoral Associate

About the role

New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Physical demands: standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing; no special vision requirements; must be able to lift or exert force up to 10 pounds.
• Work environment: laboratory environment with moderate noise.
• Special conditions: compliance with immunization requirements under Policy 100.3.1; may require proof of seasonal influenza vaccination during flu season unless exempt; other infection control and safety policies may apply.

Qualifications

Ph.D., M.D. in a biological science or a related field.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Minimum salary: $20,000; mid-range salary: $90,000; maximum salary: $200,000. The final salary offer may be determined by factors such as qualifications, experience, expertise, and availability of department or grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity.

Schedule

Full-time position with standard hours of 37.5 per week; fully on-site work arrangement.