Postdoctoral Associate

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Associate Department CABM Salary Commensurate With Experience Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey invites applications for a postdoctoral research position associated with the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine.A Postdoctoral Associate position is immediately available in the lab of Dr. Eddy Arnold. The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct research studying the structure and function of human viral proteins and polyproteins, including from SARS CoV-2, HIV-1, and an array of viruses that are significant pandemic threats. Structure determination of key viral proteins including polymerases will contribute to structure-guided drug design. These studies will also lead to insights into fundamental mechanisms of polymerization, inhibition, and resistance. This is a grant-funded appointment contingent upon the continued availability of funds to support it. Position Status Full Time Posting Number 24FA1320 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Must hold a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Structural Biology or a related discipline at the time of appointment. Candidates with All But Degree status will be considered. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Applicants must have expert knowledge of biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology and cell biology techniques, including recombinant DNA technologies and protein expression and purification techniques. Advanced structural biology knowledge and skills including: 1) crystallization set-up using robotics, 2) experience using synchrotron beam lines for crystal diffraction, or 3) sample preparation and data processing experience in cryo-electron microscopy, are preferred (at least one of them is required). Expert knowledge of bioinformatic tools for drug design is strongly desired. Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Laboratory environment. Universal safety precautions are mandatory. Overview Statement This is a grant funded position contingent upon the continued availability of funds to support it. Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants This grant-funded Postdoctoral Associate position is planned to begin in January 2025.Applications must be submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered. Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/241568 Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement