Overview
New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Associate I in the Microbiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).
Under the direction of Principal Investigator, Research Associate I participates in the research of two major areas: (1) the characterization of viral insulin/IGF-1-like peptides (VILPs) and their effects on insulin/IGF signaling and cancer development, and (2) the role of the gut microbiome and microbiome-derived metabolites in Type 1 diabetes and celiac disease. Current projects include studying VILP interactions with insulin/IGF-1 receptors using in vivo and in vitro models, as well as examining molecular mimicry, specific bacterial species (e.g., Parabacteroides distasonis), and microbial metabolites in autoimmune disease pathogenesis using patient samples and mouse models.
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, is responsible for the independent conduct of significant elements of ongoing research activities. Designs and conducts highly specialized and technical laboratory and animal-based research studies, analyzes experimental data, and contributes to research publications and grant applications.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Performs various research and technical operations independently or as assigned, relating to investigatory activities of the laboratory, followed by appropriate reports, recommendations, and conclusions. Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Participates in the development of performance standards, selection of methodology and instrumentation, and coordination of analytical, molecular, cellular, immunological, and animal research functions to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives of the department.
- Conducts a continuous program of research and development regarding laboratory methodologies and instrumentation functions; evaluates and improves existing procedures to maintain current and effective research practices.
- Conducts complex laboratory and animal-based research to support federally funded studies related to viral insulin/IGF-like peptides (VILPs), microbiome research, autoimmune diseases, and cancer biology.
- Performs in vitro and in vivo experimental assays, including mammalian cell culture, molecular cloning, viral transduction, gene expression analysis, flow cytometry, immunological assays, histology, microscopy, and advanced imaging techniques.
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.
