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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post-Doctoral Fellow in Natural Product Chemistry
Department	SEBS-Plant Biology
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	Applications are invited for a T32: Training in Botanical Approaches to Combat Metabolic Syndrome NIH-funded Postdoctoral fellowship. The objective of this program is to train the highest caliber of postdoctoral fellows to become productive scientists integrating biomedical research methods and botanical discovery research with the capability of establishing successful scientific careers in academia, academic medicine, governmental agencies, and in the private sector. Candidate must be a US citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) Applicants must have a PhD degree, and broad biochemical or analytical chemistry experience and interest in studying the application of modern methods of mass spectrometry and chromatography to natural product research. The major focus of research is related to the role and biological effects of natural products on the molecular and physiological aspects of chronic, non-communicable diseases. The candidate will work at Rutgers University under the guidance of Dr. Ilya Raskin (https://sites.rutgers.edu/ilya-raskin-lab/ ) in partnership with Pennington Biomedical Research Center of Louisiana State University. The successful applicant will join a well-established, diverse, and collaborative research team, and have access to the resources of two major research universities. Candidates must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, a publication record consistent with the position, and an interest in natural products and human health. Willingness and ability to train and mentor students is expected. Candidates should submit their CV, a cover letter describing research interests and career goals, copy of their PhD degree and names / contact information of at least 4 referees. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled. Candidates must apply electronically online athttps://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/213130
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	23FA1083
Posting Open Date	10/12/2023
Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	PhD degree, and broad biochemical or analytical chemistry experience and interest in studying the application of modern methods of mass spectrometry and chromatography to natural product research.
Certifications/Licenses	PhD certification
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Candidates must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, a publication record consistent with the position, and an interest in natural products and human health. Willingness and ability to train and mentor students is expected.
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Overview
Statement	Candidates must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident (green card holder).

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Candidates are to submit their CV, a cover letter describing research interests and career goals, copy of their PhD degree and names/contact information of at least 4 referees. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled. Candidates must apply electronically online athttps://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/213130
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/213130
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details	School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Department of Plant Biology, 59 Dudley Road – Foran Hall, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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