Postdoctoral Associate in Cell & Structural Biology

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Associate in Cell & Structural Biology Department Proteomics Salary Details Minimum annual salary $61,805.

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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: * 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 * Life insurance coverage * Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: Posting Summary The Dai laboratory in the Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience and the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine at Rutgers University is seeking applications for a postdoctoral associate position.

We are recruiting a motivated individual to contribute to the development of the new methodology of cellular tomography and cryo-focused ion beam milling for multiple collaborative projects.

Research areas of primary interest include protein aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases and the structure and dynamics of membrane proteins.

The lab is hosted in the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine, co-located with the RCSB Protein Data Bank.

In addition to the Rutgers Cryo-electron Microscopy and Nanoimaging Facility, core facilities housed within the Institute include protein NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and hardware for high-performance computing.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA0462 Posting Open Date 04/25/2025 Posting Close Date Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Candidates should have a Ph.D.

degree in Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Structural Biology, Microbiology, Bioengineering, or a related area.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Candidate should be proficient in establishing and maintaining primary neuronal cultures and other mammalian cell cultures, generation of recombinant DNA constructs, and performing biochemical assays.

* Good communication skills and ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.

* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, macOS system, and basic knowledge of Linux command line.

* Working experience with bioimaging is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Major equipment includes cryo-electron microscope, correlative light and electron microscope, and cryo-focused ion beam.

Physical Demands and Work Environment The employee will be working in general cell biology laboratory settings.

This position will require handling liquid nitrogen and ethane and lifting up to 30 pounds.

Overview The Dai laboratory in the Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience and the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine at Rutgers University is seeking applications for a postdoctoral associate position.

We are recruiting a motivated individual to contribute to the development of the new methodology of cellular tomography and cryo-focused ion beam milling for multiple collaborative projects.

Research areas of primary interest include protein aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases and the structure and dynamics of membrane proteins.

The lab is hosted in the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine, co-located with the RCSB Protein Data Bank.

In addition to the Rutgers Cryo-electron Microscopy and Nanoimaging Facility, core facilities housed within the Institute include protein NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and hardware for high-performance computing.

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