Postdoctoral Associate in Chemical Biology

Rutgers The State University of New Jersey

United States

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Include a CV and names and contacts of three references. Three letters of recommendation will be required if selected for the position.

Position Details

	Postdoctoral Associate
Department	Pharm - Chemical Biology
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	A postdoctoral position is available to study nitrogen metabolism in liver, pancreas, or hematopoietic cancers. This position will have the opportunity to gain strong training in cancer metabolism, cell growth signaling, and mouse models. The position is aiming to publish high-impact papers and to pursue an independent career. Candidates with a strong motivation and Ph.D. background in molecular biology/cell biology/biochemistry are encouraged to apply. NIH-scale salary and benefits will be provided. Questions should be directed to: Wei-Xing Zong, PhD, Department of Chemical Biology, the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers University, 164 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854. Email: zongwx@rutgers.edu. Publications: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=zong+wx&sort=date
Position Status	Full Time
COVID-19 Immunization Requirement	Under Policy 60.1.35, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility. Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University’s web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine. Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employee’s offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Posting Number	23FA0049
Posting Open Date	01/24/2023
Posting Close Date	06/30/2023

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Ph.D. background in molecular biology/cell biology/biochemistry
Overview	A postdoctoral position is available to study nitrogen metabolism in liver, pancreas, or hematopoietic cancers. This position will have the opportunity to gain strong training in cancer metabolism, cell growth signaling, and mouse models. The position is aiming to publish high-impact papers and to pursue an independent career. Candidates with a strong motivation and Ph.D. background in molecular biology/cell biology/biochemistry are encouraged to apply. NIH-scale salary and benefits will be provided. Questions should be directed to: Wei-Xing Zong, PhD, Department of Chemical Biology, the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers University, 164 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854. Email: zongwx@rutgers.edu. Publications: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=zong+wx&sort=date

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D. background in molecular biology/cell biology/biochemistry

Overview

A postdoctoral position is available to study nitrogen metabolism in liver, pancreas, or hematopoietic cancers. This position will have the opportunity to gain strong training in cancer metabolism, cell growth signaling, and mouse models. The position is aiming to publish high-impact papers and to pursue an independent career. Candidates with a strong motivation and Ph.D. background in molecular biology/cell biology/biochemistry are encouraged to apply. NIH-scale salary and benefits will be provided.

Questions should be directed to: Wei-Xing Zong, PhD, Department of Chemical Biology, the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers University, 164 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854. Email: zongwx@rutgers.edu. Publications: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=zong+wx&sort=date

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Include a CV and names and contacts of three references. Three letters of recommendation will be required if selected for the position.
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/190132
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details	Department of Chemical Biology, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 164 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854-8020

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. 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.

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