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Post Doctoral Associate (Gallavotti Lab)

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Oct 28, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post Doctoral Associate (Gallavotti Lab)
Department	Waksman Institute of Microbiol
Salary Details	63968.00
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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: 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 (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs
Posting Summary	Performs professional level experiments and research using various techniques, documents the work performed and maintains a notebook and database. Communicates effectively with supervisor. Keeps the workplace and laboratory organized in a clean and safe manner in accordance with established procedures. Trains and leads research staff, students, and technicians in laboratory related activities. Prepares text, tables, and figures for publications and presents results at scientific meetings. Key Duties and Responsibilities 75 % 1. Conduct research on cis-regulatory regions in the maize genome. 10 % 2. Analyze research data and prepare manuscripts for publication. 10 % 3. Mentor and train undergraduate students in the lab; participate in outreach activities. 5 % 5. Present research findings at local and international conferences. Level of Decision Making The postdoc will design and carry out experiments. Constant troubleshooting and optimization of protocols is expected. The individual should be able to cope with the highly complex, highly unpredictable, nature of scientific research and with the management challenges posed by a large and diverse scientific research team. Scope and Impact: The position involves complex experimental research on protein- DNA interaction and identification of regulatory regions, requiring technical expertise and independent problem-solving. The scope includes the specific project, collaboration with other labs involved in the NSF-funded project, mentoring undergraduates, contributions to outreach activities, and contributing to publications, conferences, and future grant proposals.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	26FA0863
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Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	The candidate must have a recent PhD degree in Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a related field by the position's start date. In-depth understanding and experience in molecular cloning, genetics and genomics, CRISPR-mediated editing and genotyping, plant phenotyping, bioinformatic analysis ( RNA-seq, ChIP-seq etc.), protein expression and protein- DNA interactions. The candidate should be highly motivated, organized, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Previous experience in bioinformatic analysis, plant tissue culture and plant transformation (excluding Arabidopsis nuclear transformation) and CRISPR-Cas editing are highly desirable
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must be able to work in summer field nurseries.
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/281977
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details	Waksman Institute of Microbiology 190 Frelinghuysen Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854

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