Recruitment/Posting Title Post Doctoral Associate Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department Institute for Translational Medicine and Science 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 The Rutgers Institute of Translational Medicine and Science at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate position in Dr. Tricia Burdo’s laboratory. The primary research interest in the laboratory is to understand the mechanisms of chronic immune activation in HIV-associated cardiovascular disease and viral persistence in the central nervous system. The Post Doctoral Associate will perform a high level of research work in an active research laboratory setting with state-of-the-art facilities to study human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pathogenesis and HIV cure research.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Designs and leads the project as directed by the supervisor. Preparation of high-quality manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, as well as data for research conference presentations and grant applications. Presents findings at national meetings. Maintains accurate records of laboratory notebooks and research activity. Reviews literature and prepares manuscripts and abstracts for submission. Participates in the evaluation of the existing procedures, suggesting revisions where necessary and proposing new procedures where required. Contributes to the development of performance standards, selection of methodology and instrumentation and coordination of the analytical, biochemical, physiology and instrumentation functions with the research areas to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives. As required, assists in the implementation of the programs and projects in special areas of interest to the lab. Provide supervision and guidance to junior staff, undergraduates, and graduate students. Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Perform other duties as assigned. 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 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