Research Assistant Professor

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 07, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Assistant Professor
Department	Pharm - Chemical Biology
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	The Wang Lab at the Department of Medicinal Chemistry at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University ( https://sites.rutgers.edu/jun-wang-lab/) invites applications with biochemistry/molecular biology background for one non-tenure track, grant funded, Research Assistant Professor position. Wang lab focuses on drug discovery and pharmacology of antivirals targeting emerging and re-emerging viruses including SARS-CoV-2, orthopoxviruses, enteroviruses, and influenza viruses. Non-tenure track faculty hire will be supervised by Dr. Jun Wang and will have many opportunities for collaborative research in structural biology, animal models, computational modeling, and virology. Specific questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Jun Wang ( junwang@pharmacy.rutgers.edu).
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	23FA0017
Posting Open Date	09/19/2024
Posting Close Date	09/01/2025

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Doctorate degree in Microbiology, Virology, Biochemistry, Synthetic Biology, Pharmacology or a related field, with at least one-year postdoc experience. Preferred qualifications: Strong research record in areas of molecular cloning, enzymology, protein expression/purification, synthetic biology, analytic chemistry, animal models, assay development and others relevant to drug discovery and pharmacology. Additional preferred qualifications will include, but not limited to: Demonstrated expertise in molecular cloning and protein chemistry Demonstrated expertise in mechanistic enzymology Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team Multi-task with multiple projects and keeping pace in a dynamic research environment Independent in literature search and literature update Excellent oral and writing communication skills Demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
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Overview	The Wang Lab at the Department of Medicinal Chemistry at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University ( https://sites.rutgers.edu/jun-wang-lab/) invites applications with biochemistry/molecular biology background for one non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor position. Wang lab focuses on drug discovery and pharmacology of antivirals targeting emerging and re-emerging viruses including SARS-CoV-2, orthopoxviruses, enteroviruses, and influenza viruses. Non-tenure track faculty hire will be supervised by Dr. Jun Wang and will have many opportunities for collaborative research in structural biology, animal models, computational modeling, and virology. Specific questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Jun Wang ( junwang@pharmacy.rutgers.edu).
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	The Search Committee will accept applications until the position is filled. Formal review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a viable applicant pool is established. Interested applicants should apply online and submit a cover letter briefly summarizing your past research accomplishments and emphasizes future research plans, curriculum vitae, and the names of three individuals willing to serve as professional references with the online application. Three letters of recommendation will be required if selected for the position. Contact information and questions can be directed to Dr. Wang, Search Committee Chair at junwang@pharmacy.rutgers.edu
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/190134
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details	Department of Medicinal Chemistry, William Levine Hall, Room 320, 160 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854

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