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Postdoctoral Fellow-March 2024

New Brunswick

Mar 29, 2026

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　　Position Details

　　Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Fellow
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-Child Health Institute
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 Postdoctoral Fellow for the Child Health Institute of New Jersey within the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.Under the direction of Dr. Qi Yang, the Postdoctoral Fellow(s) will be responsible for the performance and analysis of experiments focused on development and function of novel immune cells. The project is part of a larger research effort in the lab that will focus on the development and function of novel innate immune cells in vital tissues such as the lung and the brain. In addition, the postdoc(s) will participate in lab meetings, seminars, and scientific presentations; will prepare manuscripts; aid in developing the PI's grant applications; instruct and train students; and assist the PI in managing the daily functions of the lab.Among the key duties of this position are the following: Design, perform and analyze experiments. Communicate with the PI and present the data in a timely manner. Perform specific laboratory techniques involve flow cytometry analysis, animal models of airway and brain disorders, single-cell RNA-seq, multiplex cytokine assays, and immunofluorescence imaging. Keep up to date on the relevant literature in both peer-reviewed and preprint form and assist the PI in preparation of manuscripts and grant applications relevant to own experimental work. Assists in the instruction and training of students (undergraduate/graduate) in techniques and procedures of the laboratory. Assist in the establishment of performance standards, the selection of research methodologies and instrumentation, and coordination of experimental approaches in support of CHI research. Keeps clear and detailed records of procedures and experiments in accordance with laboratory guidelines, maintain data in shared and readily accessible locations, present data to the PI and other lab members.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	99S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	0.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.000
Annual Maximum Salary	0.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Non-Union
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

　　Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Candidate must hold a PhD, DVM or MD degree. Candidates in ABD (All But Degree) status will also be considered.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Written and published scientific articles. Effective oral and written communication skills; and ability to understand and communicate in English. Motivated, self-driven, creative and interactive. Computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to work collaboratively and independently. Familiar with flow cytometry analysis, animal models of airway and brain disorders, single-cell RNA-seq, multiplex cytokine assays, and immunofluorescence imaging.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized	Lab equipment. Computer hardware. computer software.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Must be able to work in a laboratory environment. Must be able to perform laboratory research. Exposure: laboratory environment, moderate noise, hazardous chemicals. Some lifting may be required: laboratory items and/or boxes. Walking, standing, sitting is required. Work Environment: Must pass employee health clearance. TB Test and safety training. Must follow all safety precautions in laboratory.
Special Conditions

　　Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST0177
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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