Postdoctoral Associate - Di Rienzi Lab

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Piscataway

Nov 13, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Associate - Di Rienzi Lab
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-CABM
Overview	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.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine ( CABM) within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Postdoctoral Associate is to understand hormone-driven connections between the gut, brain, and body. The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct research to understand the role of intestinal epithelial produced oxytocin in intestinal pathology and behavior. This research will involve use of a genetic mouse model lacking intestinal epithelial oxytocin. The candidate will be involved in several research projects to characterize the intestinal physiology and behavior of these mice under normal conditions and under conditions of intestinal and/or behavior disorders. This project will also include study of probiotic microbes and their interactions with intestinal epithelial oxytocin using mice, ex vivo, and cell culture models. The candidate will be expected to contribute to research in the lab, develop manuscripts for publication in high-impact journals, apply for fellowships, and contribute to the preparation of grant applications. The Postdoctoral Associate will also contribute to the training of undergraduate and graduate researchers and participate in collaborative work with other laboratories. The candidate will be expected to maintain effective communication and active discussion related to the involved research with the Principal Investigator and laboratory members. Among the key duties of this position are the following: The candidate is expected to conduct research under the direction of the PI (Dr. Di Rienzi), attend lab meetings, and be an active lab member. Assist in mouse husbandry, ear punching, and PCR-based genotyping as needed. Perform mouse behavior and intestinal physiology assays Perform image analysis and perform immunofluorescence staining. Perform data analysis and prepare scientific figures. Prepare scientific manuscripts for publication, fellowship applications, as well as contribute to the preparation of grant applications. Assist in the training of undergraduate and graduate researchers. Maintain effective communication and active discussion related to the involved research with the Principal Investigator and laboratory members. Participate in the configuration and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment, including computers, necessary for conduct of the project.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
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Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
Annual Mid Range Salary
Annual Maximum Salary
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Post Docs - Regular Salaried
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Ph.D. Degree in Food Science, Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics, or a related science is required.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Extensive wet lab techniques including mouse handling, standard molecular biology techniques, sterile technique, statistics, are required. Record of peer-reviewed scientific publications is required. The candidate is expected to be proficient in spoken and written English.
Preferred Qualifications	Previous experience with studies of mouse disease models, grant writing and manuscript preparation. Mentoring experience.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, seeing, and hearing. Manual dexterity and vision sufficient for standard laboratory operations including pipetting and use of microscopes. Must be able to lift or exert force up to twenty (20) pounds. Computer data input required. WORK ENVIRONMENT:Laboratory environment. Universal precautions are mandatory.
Special Conditions	This is position is contingent on the availability of funds to support it. Position can start in January 2025 when the lab opens.

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2629
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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