"Postdoctoral Associate"

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the Public Health Research Institute Department within New Jersey Medical School. Postdoctoral opportunities are available to study the mechanism of fungal pathogenesis and fungal vaccine research in the human fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans. By applying molecular biology, biochemistry and Immunology, we aim to investigate the molecular basis of Cryptococcus-host interactions and characterize fungal antigen-mediated immune protection with a goal to develop novel antifungal vaccines.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Conduct research activities on projects to investigate the molecular mechanisms of Cryptococcus-host interactions, focusing on identification and characterization of antigens required for vaccine-mediated protection and fungal pathogenesis, independently or as assigned, followed by appropriate reports, recommendations and conclusions.
• Interface with internal and external collaborators on the research projects.
• Generates, compiles and presents statistical data with appropriate conclusions, recommendations, etc. pertinent to research activity.
• Train new students and visitors in research area focused on Cryptococcus pathogenesis and fungal immunology.
• Provide managerial support for the daily operations within the Xue Lab.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers' regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

Minimum Education and Experience: Ph.D. Degree or equivalent in a relevant science with no more than two years of postdoctoral research experience.