Job Description
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Post Doc Associate
Department
Biomedical Engineering
Salary Details
The minimum of $65,000
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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
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 (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Posting Summary
The Biomechanics of Blood Lab at the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Rutgers University (New Brunswick, NJ) is led by Dr. Valerie Tutwiler and utilizes multidisciplinary approaches to tackle fundamental questions related to understanding what causes bleeding and thrombosis in patients. Dr. Valerie Tutwiler is seeking applications from qualified individuals for a full-time postdoctoral associate position working on NIH funded projects aimed at blood clot formation, mechanics, and clot stability. The position will begin as early as November 1, 2026 and will support ongoing research in the Tutwiler laboratory. The primary role of a successful candidate will be coordinating patient samples and developing testing methods to quantify large scale bulk mechanics in blood clots both plasma and whole blood.
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and further availability of grant funds to support the position. Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, research experience summary, and list of references.
Position Status
Full Time
Posting Number
25FA1036
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
The candidates should have a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or other related discipline.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The candidate should have a very strong background in rheological testing, viscoelastic properties and/or an understanding of coagulation and hemostasis. Demonstrated ability to independently apply understanding of scientific theory to the structure and execution of research experiments. Demonstrated ability to interpret and explain the theoretical basis of the work performed.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The candidates should be able to lift 20lbs overhead unassisted, lab work will entail primarily in person wet lab work in a BSL-1 laboratory, but some data analysis and written work may be done remotely. The Tutwiler lab has a ~600 square foot laboratory space in the Biomedical Engineering building at Rutgers University with ~150 ft of lab bench space across 6 large benches. The lab space is equipped with gas/vacuum lines, fume hoods and two -80C laboratory freezers. The laboratory is located in an ~80,000 sq.ft building occupied solely by the BME department. This building includes a mixture of offices, laboratory facilities, classrooms, conference rooms, and a small animal facility. The BME building has shared facilities 3 cell culture rooms per floor, each with 4 incubators, 3 biosafety cabinets, fridges and freezers. The laboratory has access to confocal microscopes, scanning electron microscopes, large scale mechanical testers, proteomics testing, and two rotational rheometers.
Overview
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Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/262170
Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City
Piscataway
State
NJ
Location Details
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.
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 ****** 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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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