Postdoctoral Associate in Nutritional Sciences (Rutgers The State University)

Department: Nutritional Sciences Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate – Gliniak Lab Posting Number: 26FA0065 Campus: Rutgers University – New Brunswick (Cook Campus) City/State: New Brunswick, NJ Posting Open Date: 01/23/2026 Posting Close Date: 05/15/2026 Position Status: Full-time Salary: $63,968 (final offer based on qualifications, experience, expertise, and departmental/grant funding) Overview A postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Dr. Gliniak in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. The ideal candidate will have: Strong communication skills A publication record consistent with career level Interest in adipose tissue biology and inflammatory bowel disease Proficiency in oral and written English Salary will be commensurate with experience and in accordance with NIH and Rutgers guidelines. The Gliniak Lab is an interdisciplinary and energetic research group housed on the Cook Campus in New Brunswick, NJ. The research team has access to state-of-the-art facilities in Genomics, Genetics, Proteomics, Confocal and High-Content Imaging, Histopathology, Analytical Chemistry, Flow Cytometry, and more. This position offers opportunities to interact with members of the Departments of Nutritional Sciences, Food Sciences, and the Institute for Food Nutrition and Health. Rutgers University provides an excellent career development and training environment for postdoctoral researchers. The campus is conveniently located near the cultural and scientific offerings of both NYC and Philadelphia. Responsibilities Conduct research related to adipose tissue biology and inflammatory bowel disease Utilize techniques including flow cytometry and single-cell RNA sequencing Handle and breed mice as required for experiments Participate in collaborative research and career development activities Minimum Qualifications PhD in Nutritional Sciences, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology/Physiology, Biochemical Nutrition, or a related field Proficiency in oral and written English Computer literacy with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Experience handling and breeding mice Attention to detail and ability to work with advanced lab techniques Must have a car and be willing to travel to other campuses if required Preferred Qualifications Additional relevant lab experience Physical Requirements Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs Competitive retirement benefits including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must complete the online application at Rutgers Job Posting and submit the following documents: Required Documents: Resume/CV Cover Letter / Letter of Application List of Professional References (with contact information) Optional Documents: Any additional supporting materials Pre-employment Requirements Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings Immunization requirements may apply, including proof of seasonal influenza vaccination during Flu Season unless a medical or religious exemption is granted Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Rutgers University provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, military status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. For more information, see the Non-Discrimination Statement. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

Department: Nutritional Sciences
Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate – Gliniak Lab
Posting Number: 26FA0065
Campus: Rutgers University – New Brunswick (Cook Campus)
City/State: New Brunswick, NJ
Posting Open Date: 01/23/2026
Posting Close Date: 05/15/2026
Position Status: Full-time
Salary: $63,968 (final offer based on qualifications, experience, expertise, and departmental/grant funding)

Overview

A postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Dr. Gliniak in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. The ideal candidate will have:

Strong communication skills
A publication record consistent with career level
Interest in adipose tissue biology and inflammatory bowel disease
Proficiency in oral and written English

Salary will be commensurate with experience and in accordance with NIH and Rutgers guidelines.

The Gliniak Lab is an interdisciplinary and energetic research group housed on the Cook Campus in New Brunswick, NJ. The research team has access to state-of-the-art facilities in Genomics, Genetics, Proteomics, Confocal and High-Content Imaging, Histopathology, Analytical Chemistry, Flow Cytometry, and more.

This position offers opportunities to interact with members of the Departments of Nutritional Sciences, Food Sciences, and the Institute for Food Nutrition and Health. Rutgers University provides an excellent career development and training environment for postdoctoral researchers. The campus is conveniently located near the cultural and scientific offerings of both NYC and Philadelphia.

Responsibilities

Conduct research related to adipose tissue biology and inflammatory bowel disease
Utilize techniques including flow cytometry and single-cell RNA sequencing
Handle and breed mice as required for experiments
Participate in collaborative research and career development activities

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Nutritional Sciences, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology/Physiology, Biochemical Nutrition, or a related field
Proficiency in oral and written English
Computer literacy with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience handling and breeding mice
Attention to detail and ability to work with advanced lab techniques
Must have a car and be willing to travel to other campuses if required

Preferred Qualifications

Additional relevant lab experience

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include:

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must complete the online application at Rutgers Job Posting and submit the following documents:

Required Documents:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter / Letter of Application
List of Professional References (with contact information)

Optional Documents:

Any additional supporting materials

Pre-employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings
Immunization requirements may apply, including proof of seasonal influenza vaccination during Flu Season unless a medical or religious exemption is granted

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rutgers University provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, military status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

For more information, see the Non-Discrimination Statement.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

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