Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Postdoctoral Associate in Cell & Structural Biology |
| Department |
Proteomics |
| Salary |
Annual Salary |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Posting Summary |
The Dai laboratory in the Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience and the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine at Rutgers University is seeking applications for a postdoctoral associate position. We are recruiting a motivated individual to contribute to the development of the new methodology of cellular tomography and cryo-focused ion beam milling for multiple collaborative projects. Research areas of primary interest include protein aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases and the structure and dynamics of membrane proteins. The lab is hosted in the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine, co-located with the
RCSB Protein Data Bank. In addition to the Rutgers Cryo-electron Microscopy and Nanoimaging Facility, core facilities housed within the Institute include protein
NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and hardware for high-performance computing. Minimum annual salary $61,805. Job code: 99631. |
| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Posting Number |
25FA0462 |
| Posting Open Date |
04/25/2025 |
| Posting Close Date |
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Structural Biology, Microbiology, Bioengineering, or a related area. |
| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
* Candidate should be proficient in establishing and maintaining primary neuronal cultures and other mammalian cell cultures, generation of recombinant
DNA constructs, and performing biochemical assays.
* Good communication skills and ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, macOS system, and basic knowledge of Linux command line.
* Working experience with bioimaging is preferred. |
| Equipment Utilized |
Major equipment includes cryo-electron microscope, correlative light and electron microscope, and cryo-focused ion beam. |
| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
The employee will be working in general cell biology laboratory settings. This position will require handling liquid nitrogen and ethane and lifting up to 30 pounds. |
| Overview |
The Dai laboratory in the Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience and the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine at Rutgers University is seeking applications for a postdoctoral associate position. We are recruiting a motivated individual to contribute to the development of the new methodology of cellular tomography and cryo-focused ion beam milling for multiple collaborative projects. Research areas of primary interest include protein aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases and the structure and dynamics of membrane proteins. The lab is hosted in the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine, co-located with the
RCSB Protein Data Bank. In addition to the Rutgers Cryo-electron Microscopy and Nanoimaging Facility, core facilities housed within the Institute include protein
NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and hardware for high-performance computing. |
| Statement |
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Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/249808 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Busch (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Apr 29, 2025