Job Information
Rutgers The State University Post-doctoral Associate in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Position Details
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Post-doctoral Associate |
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| Department | SAS-Kinesiology & Health |
| Salary | Commensurate With Experience |
| Posting Summary | The Post-doc will be primarily responsible for gut microbiome profiling of RGS14k/o and WT mice including DNA extraction, PCR, rRNA operon profiling, SIP experiments, data analysis, experimental design, grant writing, and publication of results. |
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| Posting Number | 20FA0777 |
| Posting Open Date | 08/02/2020 |
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| Minimum Education and Experience | A Ph.D. degree in biology, or a health-related discipline (preferably with a strong microbiology or immunology component). Laboratory experience related to research area and knowledge of molecular biology techniques is essential. |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | Laboratory experience in a research position, including molecular biology experience. General computer skills, and experience with Oxford Nanopore instrumentation are essential. Willingness to do a variety of tasks from menial to highly specialized. |
| Equipment Utilized | Candidate will need to sequence using the ONT MinION and be familiar with table top ultracentrifuges. |
| Physical Demands and Work Environment | Manual dexterity, experience and care in analytical procedures, a strong sense of methodology and precision, ability to perform detailed work and monitor multiple concurrent events or tasks. Knowledge of modern laboratory techniques in molecular biology. |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | Preferred Qualifications: |
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| Campus | Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus | Cook (RU-New Brunswick) |
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