Postdoctoral Associate

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Apr 30, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Associate
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-Medicine-Endocrinology-Meb
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 Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The lab of Dr. Xiaoyang Su at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to carry out studies related to solute carrier proteins and cellular metabolism. Su lab has a particular interest in LC-MS metabolomics and biochemistry. This position is available immediately. Expertise in biochemistry, mammalian cell culture and assay techniques, including IF, FACS, siRNA, protein and nucleic acid chemistry, and background in biochemistry, cell biology or molecular biology is required. Knowledge in organic chemistry or analytical chemistry is strongly preferred. Strong communication skills and proficiency in spoken and written English is required. Salary will be commensurate with experience and follow NIH and Rutgers guidelines. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Perform specialized research techniques and procedures related to research project. Keeps neat, thorough, and up-to-date records of procedures and experiments using paper and/or electronic platforms. Compile and analyze data with appropriate conclusions and plans for further investigation, publications, and grant applications. Will present data to PI and other lab members. Assist in the establishment of performance standards, as well as in the selection of research methodologies and instrumentation, and coordination of instrumentation and experimental approaches in support of research. Assist with the instruction and training of students, fellows, residents, and research assistants in laboratory techniques and concepts. Submits purchase recommendations to PI for analytic and preparative equipment, reagents, and laboratory operating supplies and enacts on purchasing decisions. Track and manage study budget, grant spending, and lab inventory.
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	Researcher must hold a PhD degree in a relevant area of science such as Biochemistry, Cell Biology or Molecular Biology. Candidates in all but degree (ABD) status will also be considered.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Strong publication record consistent with career stage. Must have strong oral and written communication skills; and ability to understand and proficiency in English to sufficiently perform the job duties. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Proficiency in R or Python is greatly appreciated. Researcher must have the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized	Will use typical laboratory equipment for biochemical, cell and molecular biology experiments. Will use software (Word, Excel, graphical and statistical analyses).
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to work in a laboratory environment and to be able to interact with rodents. Must be able to perform laboratory research. Some lifting may be required (must be able to lift 20 lbs): laboratory items and/or boxes. Reading, walking, standing, sitting is required. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Must pass employee health clearance, TB Test and required safety training. Must follow all safety precautions in laboratory, as required.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0951
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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