Postdoctorial Associate in Pharmacy (Rutgers The State University)

Department: Pharm-Pharmacy Practice & Admin Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), Busch Campus, Piscataway, NJ Posting Number: 25FA0688 Position Details Recruitment/Posting Title: Post Doctoral Associate Department: Pharm-Pharmacy Practice & Admin Salary: $63,968 Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs Posting Summary Our group is seeking a postdoctoral associate to work on mechanistic and translational research projects funded by NIH investigating drug-induced kidney injury and identifying factors that influence the likelihood of drug toxicity/failure. Based at Rutgers University in New Jersey, the Brunetti team has access to outstanding core facilities, dynamic researchers and trainees, and excellent opportunities for career development. State-of-the-art Core Facilities are available for Genomics, Genetics, Proteomics, Imaging, Histopathology, Analytical Chemistry, Flow Cytometry, and Cell Sorting, High Content Imaging, Gene Editing, and Biostatistics. Postdocs can become members of various professional and social networks of trainees fostering peer support and inter-laboratory collaboration and participating in the pharmaceutical sciences conference series. This position is available immediately to study molecular mechanisms of disease and the influence of acute illness on drug disposition and outcomes. Applicants must have Ph.D. plus strong expertise in molecular biology, cell culture, mammalian cellular/in vivo biology, and gene transcription/regulation. Applicants having RNA sequencing and LCMS experience will be a plus. Position Status: Full Time Posting Open Date: 07/16/2025 Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Candidates should have a PhD in pharmaceutical or biomedical sciences, including pharmacology/toxicology, biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, physiology, etc. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Highly motivated and hard-working scientist Capable of working on independent and team projects Excellent oral and written communication skills Experience in cell and molecular biology preferred Preferred Qualifications Applicants with RNA sequencing and LCMS experience will be a plus. Equipment Utilized qPCR, LCMS, Luminex Magpix, Agilent Extracellular flux analyzer (Seahorse). Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art pharmacokinetic modeling software programs. Physical Demands and Work Environment The primary work location is within the Departments of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutics at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. The work environment spans two laboratory spaces and access to an animal laboratory. Also, opportunities to work in clinical research space. Overview Post Doctoral Position available immediately to study the mechanisms of drug-induced acute kidney injury and the identification of therapeutics to prevent kidney injury. Special Instructions to Applicants A Cover Letter, CV and (3) Letters of Reference are required at time of applying. Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Other Document List of Professional References (contact Info) Other Documents (4) Other Documents (2) Other Documents (3) Optional Documents Diversity Statement (if applicable) Location Details Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus: Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City: Piscataway State: NJ Location: Busch Campus, Piscataway, NJ Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. 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Department: Pharm-Pharmacy Practice & Admin
Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), Busch Campus, Piscataway, NJ
Posting Number: 25FA0688

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Post Doctoral Associate
Department: Pharm-Pharmacy Practice & Admin
Salary: $63,968

Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs

Posting Summary
Our group is seeking a postdoctoral associate to work on mechanistic and translational research projects funded by NIH investigating drug-induced kidney injury and identifying factors that influence the likelihood of drug toxicity/failure. Based at Rutgers University in New Jersey, the Brunetti team has access to outstanding core facilities, dynamic researchers and trainees, and excellent opportunities for career development.

State-of-the-art Core Facilities are available for Genomics, Genetics, Proteomics, Imaging, Histopathology, Analytical Chemistry, Flow Cytometry, and Cell Sorting, High Content Imaging, Gene Editing, and Biostatistics. Postdocs can become members of various professional and social networks of trainees fostering peer support and inter-laboratory collaboration and participating in the pharmaceutical sciences conference series.

This position is available immediately to study molecular mechanisms of disease and the influence of acute illness on drug disposition and outcomes. Applicants must have Ph.D. plus strong expertise in molecular biology, cell culture, mammalian cellular/in vivo biology, and gene transcription/regulation. Applicants having RNA sequencing and LCMS experience will be a plus.

Position Status: Full Time
Posting Open Date: 07/16/2025

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Candidates should have a PhD in pharmaceutical or biomedical sciences, including pharmacology/toxicology, biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, physiology, etc.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Highly motivated and hard-working scientist
Capable of working on independent and team projects
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience in cell and molecular biology preferred

Preferred Qualifications
Applicants with RNA sequencing and LCMS experience will be a plus.

Equipment Utilized
qPCR, LCMS, Luminex Magpix, Agilent Extracellular flux analyzer (Seahorse). Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art pharmacokinetic modeling software programs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The primary work location is within the Departments of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutics at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. The work environment spans two laboratory spaces and access to an animal laboratory. Also, opportunities to work in clinical research space.

Overview

Post Doctoral Position available immediately to study the mechanisms of drug-induced acute kidney injury and the identification of therapeutics to prevent kidney injury.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A Cover Letter, CV and (3) Letters of Reference are required at time of applying.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Other Document
List of Professional References (contact Info)
Other Documents (4)
Other Documents (2)
Other Documents (3)

Optional Documents

Diversity Statement (if applicable)

Location Details

Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus: Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City: Piscataway
State: NJ
Location: Busch Campus, Piscataway, NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

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