Post Doctoral Associate

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Dr. Benjamin Schuster at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
(Rutgers University, New Brunswick) is seeking applications from qualified individuals for
the position of Postdoctoral Associate to work on a research project starting Summer
2026. The focus of this project is on bioengineering and biophysics of biomolecular
condensates. The PhD scientist will contribute to studies characterizing the material
properties of biomolecular condensates using protein engineering and biophysics
approaches. The candidate should ideally have a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering,
Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or other related disciplines and research
experience working with recombinant protein expression and purification, molecular
biology, and biophysical assays. Background in intrinsically disordered proteins,
fluorescence/confocal microscopy, quantitative image analysis, rheology, and
bioconjugate chemistry is preferred. The individual will report directly to the Principal
Investigator. The candidate will be expected to contribute original research and data
analysis for publication and grant applications. The candidate will be expected to train
and oversee undergraduate and graduate researchers within the lab on related projects.
The individual will also be expected to participate in the preparation of grants, fellowships, and
manuscripts, and give public presentations. The candidate should have strong
communication skills, work ethic, and competency for working on highly interdisciplinary
projects. This is a 1-year appointment that can be renewed based on applicant
performance and availability of grant funds.

The candidate should have a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering,
Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or other related disciplines. This should include at least 4
years of lab experience.

The candidate should have research experience working with recombinant protein
expression and purification, molecular biology, and biophysical assays. Background in
intrinsically disordered proteins, fluorescence/confocal microscopy, quantitative image
analysis, rheology, and bioconjugate chemistry are preferred.

Laboratory environment. Universal precautions are mandatory.

Ability to use computing resources and perform bench-laboratory experiments.

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