Postdoctoral Associate (Multiple Vacancies)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Piscataway

Nov 13, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Associate (Multiple Vacancies)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-Biochemistry&Molecular Biology
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 universitywide, 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 department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Applications are invited for motivated scholars to join the laboratory in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Rutgers University - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The Cluntun Lab focuses on metabolic regulation in cardiac disease, with particular emphasis on lactate metabolism and its role in conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The primary aim of this position is to use in vivo metabolic tracing, metabolomics, and mouse models to explore metabolic pathways influencing heart function and disease progression. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Design and lead research projects focused on in vivo metabolic tracing in mouse models. Perform metabolomic analyses to investigate metabolic pathways relevant to cardiac health. Engage in scientific communication, train junior personnel, contribute to grant writing, and manuscript preparation. Oversee mouse model work, including maintaining accurate records of experimental results. Collaborate on evaluating current procedures and propose new methods or improvements. Contribute to the development of research methodologies and selection of instrumentation for metabolic studies. Present research findings at national conferences and prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade
Position Salary	$61,805/annual
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	PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related fields. Candidates in ABD (all but degree) status will also be considered.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Strong background in in vivo metabolic tracing, metabolomics, and mouse work. Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative research environment. Strong publication record and a passion for understanding metabolic regulation in heart disease.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Work Environment: Exposure to hazardous chemicals in a laboratory environment. Lab environment; moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2462
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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