Assistant Professor
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Location: Piscataway, NJ 08854
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Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Assistant Professor
Department
NJMS-PHRI CENTER-Z30001
Salary
Open
Benefits
Posting Summary
Under the direction of the principal investigator, the candidate will lead and execute research projects related to the pathogenesis of tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung disease. The focus of the research performed by the candidate will be the study of host lipid metabolism and role of sex hormones in Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, and the characterization of the airway inflammatory environment in pulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease. The candidate will prepare manuscripts for publication, take care of the day to day operations of the laboratory, train students and postdoc fellows, and submit research proposals and final reports for funding agencies.
The candidate will also coordinate activities of collaborative research projects and present research results to internal and external seminars and conferences. Additionally, the candidate will write standard operating procedures and review protocols to be used in the biosafety level 3 laboratories.
Position Status
Posting Number
20FA1075
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Applicant must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, at least 5 years of post-doctoral experience, excellent communication skill and a in depth knowledge of microbiology, eukaryotic cell culture, macrophage infection with BSL3 pathogens, and clinical sample processing is critical. A minimum of 8 years of research experience in tuberculosis field is mandatory. Experience in imaging flow cytometry, paper and grant writing is preferred.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview
Statement
Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
The applicant should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and 3 names/email address of three references to: gennama@njms.rutgers.edu.
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/121960
Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)
City
State
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Assistant Professor
Department
NJMS-PHRI CENTER-Z30001
Salary
Open
Benefits
Posting Summary
Under the direction of the principal investigator, the candidate will lead and execute research projects related to the pathogenesis of tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung disease. The focus of the research performed by the candidate will be the study of host lipid metabolism and role of sex hormones in Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, and the characterization of the airway inflammatory environment in pulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease. The candidate will prepare manuscripts for publication, take care of the day to day operations of the laboratory, train students and postdoc fellows, and submit research proposals and final reports for funding agencies.
The candidate will also coordinate activities of collaborative research projects and present research results to internal and external seminars and conferences. Additionally, the candidate will write standard operating procedures and review protocols to be used in the biosafety level 3 laboratories.
Position Status
Posting Number
20FA1075
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Applicant must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, at least 5 years of post-doctoral experience, excellent communication skill and a in depth knowledge of microbiology, eukaryotic cell culture, macrophage infection with BSL3 pathogens, and clinical sample processing is critical. A minimum of 8 years of research experience in tuberculosis field is mandatory. Experience in imaging flow cytometry, paper and grant writing is preferred.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview
Statement
Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
The applicant should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and 3 names/email address of three references to: gennama@njms.rutgers.edu.
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/121960
Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)
City
State
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement