Postdoctoral Associate - Nyangahu Lab

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Piscataway

Nov 13, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Associate - Nyangahu Lab
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-CABM
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 Postdoctoral Associate for the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine ( CABM) located on the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Campus in Piscataway, New Jersey. The primary purpose of the Postdoctoral Associate is to conduct research on the influence of the maternal gut microbiota on infant gut microbiota and immunity. Potential projects involve investigating whether antiviral agents during pregnancy and nursing impact the gut microbiota and immunity in offspring. Others include investigating how birth gut microbiota in human infants' impact immunity to enteric pathogens. Skills and experience analyzing microbiome data and conducting immunological assays using various techniques are desirable. Molecular biology skills and/or experience working with mouse models would be advantageous. The Post-doctoral Associate will be expected to develop manuscripts for publication in high-impact journals, apply for fellowships, and contribute to the preparation of grant applications. The Postdoctoral Associate will also be expected to supervise undergraduate and graduate researchers and participate in collaborative work with other laboratories. The Postdoctoral Associate will be expected to maintain effective communication and active discussion related to the involved research with the Principal Investigator and laboratory members. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Perform scientific research using mouse models to investigate the effect of maternal antiviral agents during pregnancy and nursing on maternal and offspring gut bacteriome and virome. This includes preparing DNA libraries for sequencing to assess the bacteriome and virome and analyses of microbiota data using various computational tools. Performing immunological analyses in mice by multicolor flow cytometry, ELISAs, Luminex among other immunological assays. Preparing RNA-sequencing libraries (bulk and single-cell) for analysis of the transcriptome. Contribute to the intellectual development of projects. Maintain detailed and organized records of research activities. Submit proposals for fellowship funding, with the guidance of the PI. Write manuscripts and present findings in lab meetings, departmental meetings, and national and international conferences. Work collaboratively with other members of the research group.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
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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

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Ph.D. in biomedical science, immunology, microbiology or a related field.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Excellent theoretical and technical training in molecular biology and computational biology is desirable. Experience working with animal models of gut microbiota is highly desired.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Typical demands required for laboratory work, including: moving around a laboratory area, manual handling of small equipment such as pipettes, communicating with colleagues. Manual dexterity and vision sufficient for standard laboratory operations including pipetting and use of microscopes. WORK ENVIRONMENT; Laboratory environment. Low to moderate noise. Universal safety precautions are mandatory.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2631
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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