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Post Doctoral Associate - SEBS - Entomology/Center for Vector Biology
Rutgers University
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Posted: 26-Jan-23
Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 139345
Position Summary:
Applications are invited for a Post-doctoral Associate specializing in the molecular biology and ecology of ticks to carry out USDA-NIFA funded research focusing on tick-borne disease, surveillance and molecular control mechanisms e.g., anti-tick vaccines.
The successful candidate will be an exceptional scientist with a strong track record of published research involving molecular biology, surveillance and ecology of hard ticks (Acari: Ixodidae).
Candidates must have strong communication and interpersonal skills and a publication record consistent with the position. The successful candidate will be expected to integrate in two USDA-NIFA funded projects and lead both field surveillance and lab-based molecular analyses of field ticks consistent with project aims.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Requires a PhD in relevant area of Entomology, Acarology, Ecology, Immunology, or Veterinary Sciences focusing on ticks, tick biology and/or genome-oriented arthropod research.
Equipment Utilized:
The successful candidate will regularly utilize basic molecular laboratory equipment (pipettes, balances, agarose gel electrophoresis, PCR instrumentation) in addition to varying bioinformatic tools pertaining to genomic research implemented on high-performance computing clusters. In addition, standard field equipment for tick collection will be utilized and the applicant must complete required Environmental Health safety training and Defensive Driving classes.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Must be able to drive a University-owned vehicle, including pick-up truck. Must be able to conduct outdoor field research under New Jersey summer weather conditions.
Posting Number: 21FA0983
About Rutgers University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.
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