"Postdoctoral Associate (Multiple Vacancies)"

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Applications are invited for motivated scholars to join the laboratory in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Rutgers University – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The Cluntun Lab focuses on metabolic regulation in cardiac disease, with particular emphasis on lactate metabolism and its role in conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The primary aim of this position is to use in vivo metabolic tracing, metabolomics, and mouse models to explore metabolic pathways influencing heart function and disease progression.

• Design and lead research projects focused on in vivo metabolic tracing in mouse models.
• Perform metabolomic analyses to investigate metabolic pathways relevant to cardiac health.
• Engage in scientific communication, train junior personnel, contribute to grant writing, and manuscript preparation.
• Oversee mouse model work, including maintaining accurate records of experimental results.
• Collaborate on evaluating current procedures and propose new methods or improvements.
• Contribute to the development of research methodologies and selection of instrumentation for metabolic studies.
• Present research findings at national conferences and prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related fields.
• Candidates in ABD (all but degree) status will also be considered.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.
• Work Environment: Exposure to hazardous chemicals in a laboratory environment. Lab environment; moderate noise.