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Postdoctoral Associate in Cryptococcus Pathogenesis, Fungal Immunology, and Vaccine Research Rutgers University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Biochemistry
Funding
This is a full-time, 12-month salaried postdoctoral staff position. The listed salary range is $20,000 minimum, $90,000 mid-range, and $200,000 maximum; the final offer depends on qualifications, experience, expertise, and available department or grant funds. Eligible employees may receive medical, prescription drug, dental, leave, retirement, educational, life insurance, and discount benefits.
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United States
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Rutgers University
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Rutgers University is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Associate in the Public Health Research Institute within the New Jersey Medical School and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. The position is based on-site in Newark, New Jersey, United States.
The researcher will investigate Cryptococcus neoformans, a human fungal pathogen, with emphasis on fungal pathogenesis, Cryptococcus-host interactions, fungal antigens, immune protection, and novel antifungal vaccine development. The work will apply molecular biology, molecular genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, and immunology.
Responsibilities include designing and conducting specialized research, identifying and characterizing antigens involved in vaccine-mediated protection, analyzing and presenting statistical data, preparing reports and peer-reviewed publications, contributing to grant writing, collaborating with internal and external researchers, training students and visitors, and overseeing daily laboratory operations.
A Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant science is required. Experience with microbiology and molecular genetic and biochemical characterization of fungal pathogens and immune effectors is expected. Two years of postdoctoral research experience and backgrounds in fungal biology, biochemistry, or immunology are preferred.
The role is a 12-month salaried appointment with a stated salary range of $20,000 to $200,000, including a $90,000 mid-range, subject to qualifications, experience, and available funds. Eligible employees may receive comprehensive health, leave, retirement, educational, and other benefits. Apply online through the Rutgers careers portal with a CV; a cover letter is optional.
Funding details
This is a full-time, 12-month salaried postdoctoral staff position. The listed salary range is $20,000 minimum, $90,000 mid-range, and $200,000 maximum; the final offer depends on qualifications, experience, expertise, and available department or grant funds. Eligible employees may receive medical, prescription drug, dental, leave, retirement, educational, life insurance, and discount benefits.
What's required
A Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a relevant science is required. Applicants should have experience with microbiology and be versed in molecular genetic and biochemical characterization of fungal pathogens and immune effectors. Two years of postdoctoral research experience is preferred. Backgrounds in fungal biology, biochemistry, or immunology are preferred. Applicants must submit a resume/CV; a cover letter is optional.
How to apply
Apply through the Rutgers University job posting by selecting “Apply for this Job.” Submit a resume/CV and answer the required Ph.D. qualification question; a cover letter is optional.
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