Research Associate III Rutgers University

Position Summary:

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Associate III for the Public Health Research Institute within New Jersey Medical School.

Research Associate opportunities are available to study the mechanism of fungal inositol function in the human fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans. By applying molecular biology, biochemistry and system biology, we aim to investigate the molecular basis of Cryptococcus-host interactions and antifungal drug resistance. Successful candidate is responsible to design and conduct highly specialized molecular research in the area of Cryptococcus.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Conduct research activities on projects to investigate the molecular mechanisms of Cryptococcus-host interactions, focusing on the role of fungal phospholipids in antifungal drug resistance and fungal pathogenesis, independently or as assigned, followed by appropriate reports, recommendations and conclusions.
• Interface with internal and external collaborators on the research projects.
• Generates, compiles and presents statistical data with appropriate conclusions, recommendations, etc. pertinent to research activity.
• Train new students and visitors in research area focused on Cryptococcus pathogenesis and antifungal resistance.
• Provide managerial support for the daily operations within the Xue Lab.
• Support manuscript and grant writing.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers compliance standards as they appear in the Rutgers Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in a relevant science plus one (1) year of related research experience.
• OR a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) years of related research experience.

City: Newark

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands :

• Lifting and handling of laboratory animals and feed/equipment up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Animal Bio-Safety Level II and Bio-Safety level II Laboratories

Salary: A maximum of $65,241 is budgeted for this position.

Posting Number: 25ST1439