Postdoctoral Associate

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Associate Department Advanced Biotechnology & Medic Salary Details A minimum of $63,968 for calendar year appointments Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey invites applications for a postdoctoral research position associated with the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine.

A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the laboratory of Professor Eddy Arnold and Dr. Francesc Xavier Ruiz Figueras at the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM), Rutgers University. The successful candidate will participate in NIH-funded research focused on the discovery and mechanistic characterization of nucleotide-competing inhibitors of HIV-1 and LINE-1 reverse transcriptases (RT). The project combines structural biology, enzymology, crystallographic fragment screening, and structure-guided drug discovery to define novel mechanisms of RT inhibition and develop new approaches for targeting protein-nucleic acid interfaces.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 26FA0644 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Must have a Ph.D. in molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, or a related field by the start date of the position.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Applicants must have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Recombinant protein expression and purification.
• Biochemical and biophysical characterization of proteins and protein-nucleic acid complexes.
• X-ray crystallography and/or cryo-electron microscopy.
• Enzymology and inhibitor characterization.
• Structure-guided drug discovery or fragment-based screening.

Applicants must demonstrate:

• The ability to design, execute, analyze, and interpret experiments independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including preparation of manuscripts and scientific presentations,
• The ability to work effectively in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with computational structural biology, molecular modeling, or AI-assisted drug discovery is desirable but not required.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

Laboratory environment. Universal safety precautions are mandatory.

Overview Statement

This is a grant funded position contingent upon the continued availability of funds to support it.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications must be submitted through the Rutgers University online application portal.

Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/277909 Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

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Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents