Job Information
Rutgers The State University Research Assistant Professor in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Position Details
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Research Assistant Professor |
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| Department | Pharm - Chemical Biology |
| Salary | Commensurate With Experience |
| Posting Summary | The Wang Lab at the Department of Medicinal Chemistry at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University (https://sites.rutgers.edu/june-wang-lab/) invites applications with biochemistry/molecular biology background for one non-tenure track, grant funded, Research Assistant Professor position. Wang lab focuses on drug discovery and pharmacology of antivirals targeting emerging and re-emerging viruses including SARS-CoV-2, orthopoxviruses, enteroviruses, and influenza viruses. Non-tenure track faculty hire will be supervised by Dr. June Wang and will have many opportunities for collaborative research in structural biology, animal models, computational modeling, and virology. Specific questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. June Wang (junwang@pharmacy.rutgers.edu). |
| Position Status | Full Time |
| Posting Number | 23FA0017 |
| Posting Open Date | 09/19/2024 |
| Posting Close Date | 09/01/2025 |
| Minimum Education and Experience | Doctorate degree in Microbiology, Virology, Biochemistry, Synthetic Biology, Pharmacology or a related field, with at least one-year postdoc experience.Preferred qualifications: Strong research record in areas of molecular cloning, enzymology, protein expression/purification, synthetic biology, analytic chemistry, animal models, assay development and others relevant to drug discovery and pharmacology.Additional preferred qualifications will include, but not limited to: Demonstrated expertise in molecular cloning and protein chemistry Demonstrated expertise in mechanistic enzymology Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team Multi-task with multiple projects and keeping pace in a dynamic research environment Independent in literature search and literature update Excellent oral and writing communication skills Demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion |
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| Overview | The Wang Lab at the Department of Medicinal Chemistry at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University (https://sites.rutgers.edu/june-wang-lab/) invites applications with biochemistry/molecular biology background for one non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor position. Wang lab focuses on drug discovery and pharmacology of antivirals targeting emerging and re-emerging viruses including SARS-CoV-2, orthopoxviruses, enteroviruses, and influenza viruses. Non-tenure track faculty hire will be supervised by Dr. June Wang and will have many opportunities for collaborative research in structural biology, animal models, computational modeling, and virology. Specific questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. June Wang (junwang@pharmacy.rutgers.edu). |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | The Search Committee will accept applications until the position is filled. Formal review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a viable applicant pool is established. Interested applicants should apply online and submit a cover letter briefly summarizing your past research accomplishments and emphasizes future research plans, curriculum vitae, and the names of three individuals willing to serve as professional references with the online application. Three letters of recommendation will be required if selected for the position. Contact information and questions can be directed to Dr. Wang, Search Committee Chair at junwang@pharmacy.rutgers.edu |
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| Quick Link to Posting | https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/190134 |
| Campus | Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus | Rutgers University - New Brunswick |
| City | Piscataway |
| State | NJ |
| Location Details | Department of Medicinal Chemistry, William Levine Hall, Room 320, 160 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 |
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