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Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Fellow (Mulle Laboratory)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-CABM
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 Fellow for the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM). A Postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Jennifer Mulle at the Rutgers University Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM). The Mulle Lab is seeking an outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow to join an exciting, fast-paced research project studying rare genetic variants associated with neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. The Postdoctoral Fellow will report to the Principal Investigator and conduct research to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms of genetic syndromes associated with high risk for schizophrenia. This will be accomplished with the use of human cellular models, created from patient samples. The Postdoctoral Fellow will use iPSC technology including 2D cellular models and 3D organoids, to identify neuronal pathology. Training will be provided, though prior experience is a plus. The project will involve high-throughput molecular assays such as single-cell RNASeq, ATACSeq, and proteomics; cell-based assays; and experimental manipulations to intensify or correct cellular phenotypes. The project may also involve cell culture, cell sorting, iPS cell maintenance/manipulations, genetic manipulations, and computational analyses. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be expected to develop manuscripts for publication in high-impact journals, apply for fellowships, and contribute to the preparation of grant applications. The Postdoctoral Fellow will also be expected to supervise undergraduate and graduate researchers and participate in collaborative work with other laboratories. The Fellow will be expected to maintain effective communication and active discussion related to the involved research with the Principal Investigator and laboratory members. This is a grant-funded position contingent on the availability of funds to support it. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Carry out cellular/molecular, electrophysiological and informatic analyses in human tissues, specimens, and cell lines. Conduct cell sorting, iPS cell maintenance/manipulations, genetic manipulations, and computational analyses.  Prepare scientific manuscripts for publication, fellowship applications, as well as contribute to the preparation of grant applications.  Supervise and guide the research projects of an undergraduate and graduate researchers.  Maintain effective communication and active discussion related to the involved research with the Principal Investigator and laboratory members.  Participate in the configuration and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment, including computers, necessary for conduct of the project.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	99S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	0.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.000
Annual Maximum Salary	0.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Non-Union
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 . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Ph.D. Degree in Molecular and Cell Biology, genetics, neuroscience, or a related science is required.  All But Degree (ABD) status will also be considered.   Experience is required with standard molecular biology techniques, cell culture, viral and immunologic techniques, retrovirus/lentiviruses, cytotoxicity assays and statistics, among others.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Strong record of peer-reviewed scientific publications.   The candidate is expected to be proficient in spoken and written English.
Preferred Qualifications	Previous experience with studies of human cellular models, mouse disease models, grant writing and manuscript preparation is preferred, as is mentoring experience.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, seeing, and hearing.  Manual dexterity and vision sufficient for standard laboratory operations including pipetting and use of microscopes. Must be able to lift or exert force up to twenty (20) pounds.  Computer data input required.   Work Environment: Laboratory environment.  Universal precautions are mandatory.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2875
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants	The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct research to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms of genetic syndromes associated with high risk for schizophrenia. This will be accomplished with the use of human cellular models, created from patient samples, and will utilize iPSC technology.
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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