Postdoctoral Associate, Multiple Vacancies
Rutgers University
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 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 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.
The Patel Laboratory (http://www.smitapatelab.org/), at the Rutgers University in New Jersey, is seeking Postdoctoral Associates to contribute to one of three active research projects. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research addressing fundamental questions in mitochondrial biology and innate immunity. Candidates should have a strong foundation in biochemistry/biophysics and molecular biology for studying proteins and nucleic acids. Our research integrates cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics, single-molecule fluorescence, and cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to investigate the mechanisms of DNA and RNA synthesis and viral RNA recognition.
One project involves studying the regulation of the human mitochondrial DNA transcription. This project focuses on the human mitochondrial RNA polymerase complexes responsible for mitochondrial DNA transcription. Research will focus on understanding the mechanism of transcription initiation by working with reconstituted complexes from purified proteins and using biochemical assays and cryo-EM methods to study reaction intermediates.
The second project investigates the mitochondrial helicase, Twinkle, exploring its dual roles in DNA replication and non-replicative activities such as DNA annealing and strand exchange. These non-replicative functions have potential biological significance, which remains to be understood.
The third project examines RIG-I-like helicases, critical innate immune receptors that detect viral RNA from pathogens such as SARSCoV-2, HCV, and influenza. Research will focus on understanding the structural and functional mechanisms by which these receptors differentiate self-RNA from viral RNA, as well as how viral RNA recognition triggers immune activation.
Among the key duties of this position are the following: Engage in scientific communication, training of junior personnel, grant writing and manuscript preparation. Participate in the evaluation of existing procedures, suggesting revisions where necessary and proposing new procedures where required. Assists in the implementation of the programs and projects in special areas of interest to the laboratory. 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 of the department. Maintains accurate records of laboratory notebooks and research activity. Reviews literature and prepares manuscripts and abstracts for submission. Presents findings at national meetings. May also mentor graduate/undergraduate students. 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
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.
The Patel Laboratory (http://www.smitapatelab.org/), at the Rutgers University in New Jersey, is seeking Postdoctoral Associates to contribute to one of three active research projects. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research addressing fundamental questions in mitochondrial biology and innate immunity. Candidates should have a strong foundation in biochemistry/biophysics and molecular biology for studying proteins and nucleic acids. Our research integrates cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics, single-molecule fluorescence, and cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to investigate the mechanisms of DNA and RNA synthesis and viral RNA recognition.
One project involves studying the regulation of the human mitochondrial DNA transcription. This project focuses on the human mitochondrial RNA polymerase complexes responsible for mitochondrial DNA transcription. Research will focus on understanding the mechanism of transcription initiation by working with reconstituted complexes from purified proteins and using biochemical assays and cryo-EM methods to study reaction intermediates.
The second project investigates the mitochondrial helicase, Twinkle, exploring its dual roles in DNA replication and non-replicative activities such as DNA annealing and strand exchange. These non-replicative functions have potential biological significance, which remains to be understood.
The third project examines RIG-I-like helicases, critical innate immune receptors that detect viral RNA from pathogens such as SARSCoV-2, HCV, and influenza. Research will focus on understanding the structural and functional mechanisms by which these receptors differentiate self-RNA from viral RNA, as well as how viral RNA recognition triggers immune activation.
Among the key duties of this position are the following: Engage in scientific communication, training of junior personnel, grant writing and manuscript preparation. Participate in the evaluation of existing procedures, suggesting revisions where necessary and proposing new procedures where required. Assists in the implementation of the programs and projects in special areas of interest to the laboratory. 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 of the department. Maintains accurate records of laboratory notebooks and research activity. Reviews literature and prepares manuscripts and abstracts for submission. Presents findings at national meetings. May also mentor graduate/undergraduate students. 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
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