Assistant Professor

Company: Rutgers University
Location: Newark
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to--bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Please see Special Instructions for more details. The applicant should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and 3 names/email address of three references to: gennama@njms.rutgers.edu. Recruitment/Posting Title Department NJMS-PHRI CENTER-Z30001 Salary Open 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. Posting Number 20FA1075 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date 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 Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement 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. Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Required Documents

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