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Post-Doctoral Associate

Rutgers University
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7 months ago
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A Postdoctoral associate position is available in the LFTDI, the laboratory of Dr. Catherine M. Grgicak in the Department of Chemistry, Rutgers University–Camden.This one- year position will support the work of Dr. Grgicak’s laboratory, working to innovate methods to simplify the interpretation of nucleic acid signal obtained from complex environments. Specifically, we develop detection, recognition, recovery and DNA interpretation devices to better understand what occurred during a crime. We seek a self-motivated, career-oriented postdoc to develop novel NGS assays for single-cell replicate analysis.The expertise requires a thorough knowledge of molecular biology and biochemistry (DNA extraction, amplification, electrophoresis and NGS), image analysis experience, and data analytics or data science. Training opportunities for analyzing single-cell probabilistic genotyping results are available.Collaborative opportunities outside of the Laboratory are encouraged and are available with science faculty affiliated with the Center of Computational & Integrative Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, and Mathematics.To learn more about LFTDI (Laboratory for Forensic Technology Development and Integration) visit : Responsibilities:The associate shall:1. Under the auspices of the principal investigator and industry partners, design and execute laboratory experiments that aid in the development of novel forensic single-cell solutions2. Pursue and be successful in acquiring internal and external funding, and publish in peer-reviewed journals3. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in independent projects related to forensic science4. Aid in the maintenance and management of laboratories, shared facilities, instrumentation or spaceInterested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a list of publications, and the name and contact information of at least two references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. All job offers are contingent upon successful pre-employment background screening. Position Status Full Time Posting Number 24FA1158 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience PhD Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Engineering or related field Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Ranked #46 in & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, , directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A , the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity. Statement The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers–Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the , , and the .

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