Postdoctoral Associate

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments focused on gene and protein expression in vitro and in vivo
• Develop and maintain advanced cell culture systems, including macrophage models and multicellular 2D/3D culture platforms
• Perform co-culture experiments involving immune and stromal cell populations
• Conduct immunostaining on paraffin and frozen tissue sections
• Analyze high-throughput datasets, including RNA-seq and proteomics data
• Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, manuscripts, and presentations
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure optimal research conditions
• Collaborate with internal and external research teams

Requirements

• PhD in molecular biology, immunology, biomedical engineering, or a related field
• Strong expertise in cell culture, specifically with macrophages and immune cell systems
• Proven problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multicellular 2D and 3D culture models (e.g., co-culture systems, organoid/spheroid models)
• Experience with RNA-seq and/or proteomics data analysis
• Experience with murine models and basic surgical techniques

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage and employee discount programs

About the Company

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research to improve human health. Located within the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, this research position focuses on investigating how biomedical implant degradation products modulate host immune responses to develop novel therapeutic strategies for peri-implant and periodontal diseases.