Open Positions
October 20, 2022
Open Rank- multiple positions available
The Center Emerging and Re-emerging Pathogens and the Public Health Research Institute at New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, located in Newark, NJ, invites applications for full time, tenure-track appointments at the Professor level. We are currently recruiting candidates with expertise in basic and applied research in Covid-19, Tuberculosis or Tuberculosis and HIV. The position will be supported by a competitive start-up package with exceptional candidates being considered for further support as Chancellor Scholars.
For details and to submit your application, visit www.jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/139541
February 7, 2024
Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Associate position in Tuberculosis
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Associate for the NJMS-PHRI Center. This position will contribute to research projects focusing on immunometabolism in tuberculosis under the direction of the PI, Dr. Lanbo Shi. Funded by NIH projects, this position is available immediately. Compensation is commensurate with experience. The ideal candidate will have training in molecular biology, cell biology, and high-throughput sequencing/bioinformatics. Experience in host-pathogen interaction, particularly with Mycobacterium tuberculosis using in vitro primary cells and in vivo mouse models, is preferred. The candidate should possess the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Responsibilities include data collection, analysis, and preparation of reports for peer-reviewed scientific publications and conference presentations, as well as contributing to the writing of IACUC and IBC protocols and fellowship/grant proposals.
Candidates should submit a cover letter, a CV, and contact information of three referees. For more information about Dr. Shi’s research, please visit Dr. Shi’s Laboratory Website (email: shila@njms.rutgers.edu).
December 5, 2023
Postdoctoral position in Trypanosoma brucei antigenic variation
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for the NJMS-PHRI Center.
This position participates in research projects focusing on the antigenic variation of Trypanosoma brucei, the parasite of African sleeping sickness, under the direction of the PI (Dr. Hee-Sook Kim). The position is available starting immediately. An ideal candidate will have training in molecular biology, high-throughput sequencing/bioinformatics, and/or biochemistry (protein purification). Experience working with T. brucei in the area of genetics and biochemistry is an asset. The candidate should have the ability to work individually and as part of a team. The candidate is expected to collect, record and perform data analysis, prepare reports for peer-reviewed scientific publications and conference presentations, and contributes to the writing of IACUC and IBC applications and fellowships/grants.
The Post Doc Fellow reports all research related activities to the PI and is expected to train technicians/fellows in relevant techniques as directed by the PI.
To apply, visit jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/217102
Posting Number is 23ST3250. Candidates should submit a cover letter, a CV, and contact information of three referees. For more information about Dr. Kim’s research, please visit Dr. Kims’ Laboratory Website (email: heesook@njms.rutgers.edu).
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and is compliant with the Americans with disabilities Act (ADA). For more information, please visit www.recruitment.rutgers.edu. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.