Postdoc Position in Chemistry and Chemical Biology (CCB) at Rutgers : Rutgers, NJ, United States

The Izgu research lab in the Department of CCB at Rutgers is seeking applications for a postdoc position to work on bioinspired materials and synthetic biology. Consideration will be given to candidates trained in chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry and/or bioengineering with an expertise in design and application of (functional) biopolymers, self-assemblies, and multiphase systems (e.g., colloidal particles, membranes, liposomes, micelles, or nucleic acid-peptide aggregates). Applicants should be scientifically driven and self-motivated individuals with the highest commitment to excellence in scholarship.

Minimum Qualifications (All of listed below):

• PhD degree in either Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a closely related field, at the time of the appointment.

• Substantial hands-on research experience and strong publication record.

• Strong communication and writing skills.

Desired Qualifications (At least one of listed below):

• Research experience with lipids, liposomes, micelles, and/or nucleic acids.

• Experience in fluorometry, DLS, and microscopy (DIC, fluorescence imaging, confocal microscopy, FRET).

• Experience in cell culture and Flow cytometry/cell sorting.

How to Apply:

Applicants should apply at http://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/64904 with cover letter that includes description of research plans and goals, CV, and contact information for three references. If you have any questions feel free to contact professor Izgu at ec.izgu@rutgers.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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