Post Doctoral Associate (Ebright Lab)
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary This position conducts research on RNA
polymerase structure and function and on small-molecule inhibitors
of RNA polymerase in the Richard Ebright Lab. Uses cryo-ET,
cryo-EM, and X-ray crystallography to define structures and
structural transitions of transcription complexes and
transcription-translation complexes and to identify and
characterize small-molecule inhibitors of transcription. Prepares
and assays proteins and nuceleic acids. Prepares and assays
ribosomes. Prepares text, tables, and figures for patent
applications publications. Presents results at scientific meetings.
Performs professional level experiments and research using various
techniques. Carries out routine and non-routine work with review of
work outputs by supervisor. Documents work performed and maintains
a notebook and database. Communicates effectively with supervisor.
Uses and helps maintain highly specialized equipment, in addition
to maintaining and keeping the workplace and laboratory organized
in a clean and safe manner in accordance with established
procedures. Trains and leads research staff, postdoctoral
associates, students, and technicians in laboratory related
activities. Performs professional work requiring specialized
knowledge and application and use of concepts, theories,
terminology, and practices. Overview Level of Decision Making: The
individual should be able to cope with the highly complex, highly
unpredictable, nature of scientific research and with the
management challenges posed by a large and diverse scientific
research team. The incumbent is expected to attempt to resolve
problems in long-term, mid-term, and day-to-day experimentation and
management by thinking, researching, and seeking advice, and then
making recommendations to the PI.
Keywords: Rutgers University, East Brunswick , Post Doctoral Associate (Ebright Lab), Science, Research & Development , Piscataway, New Jersey
