Post Doctoral Associate

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Mar 10, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post Doctoral Associate
Department	SAS-DLS-Molecular Bio&Biochem
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Benefits
Posting Summary	The Grant lab, located in the Nelson Labs Building on the Busch Campus Piscataway, seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to support research in an externally funded collaborative program investigating the biology by which neurons manage stress via ejection of large extracellular vesicles. More specifically, the PhD scientist will conduct research on questions related to molecular mechanisms by which such vesicles form and identify specific triggers that elicit their production. The individual will report directly to the Principal Investigator. The research will include design and execution of C. elegans genetic analysis and high-resolution imaging experiments, recombinant DNA techniques, CRISPR DNA editing, phenotypic analysis, and confocal microscopy. The candidate will be expected to contribute original research data and analysis for publication and grant applications. The candidate will aid the PI in preparing written reports of research experiments as well as oral presentations of the research.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	24FA1201
Posting Open Date	03/10/2025
Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	PhD in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry or other related field, that includes at least 2 years of research experience with a genetics system such as yeast, Drosphila, or C. elegans; basic molecular biology approaches.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	PhD in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry or other related field, that includes at least 2 years of research experience with a genetics system such as yeast, Drosphila, or C. elegans; basic molecular biology approaches.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview
Statement	Preferred but not required; Confocal imaging experience, genetics, molecular genetics, and transgenesis; strong working understanding of genetic principles and cell biological principles of membrane trafficking.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/239369
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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