RBHS Instructor

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title RBHS Instructor Department NJMS-Pharmacology Salary Open Posting Summary In collaboration with a cardiovascular faculty member, the Instructor will develop a research program to test the central hypothesis that opening of Cx43 hemichannels by S-nitrosylation is a required step in endothelial cells for Ca2+ entry and enhanced production of NO and EDHF, whose signaling regulates longitudinal propagation of vasodilation along arteriolar length. Specifically, the Instructor will identify the presence of cennexin 43 hemichannels in endothelial cells and determine whether these hemichannels are activated b endothelium-dependent vasodilators via direct S-nitrosylation. The Instructor will also determine the specific role of endothelium Cx43-hemichannels in Ca2+ entry and its mediation of EDHF production in endothelial cells.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:In collaboration with a cardiovascular faculty member, the Instructor will1. Develop experimental design and carry out experiments2. Operate and maintain experimental equipment3. Record and analyze experimental data4. Write drafts of manuscripts5. Draft proposals for grant funding6. Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.7. Performs other related duties as assigned.Corporate Compliance Responsibilities Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers' regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. (To be included in all professional, supervisory and managerial job descriptions.) Position Status Posting Number 22FA0403 Posting Open Date 04/08/2022 Posting Close Date Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Minimum Education/Specialty, License/Certification:PhD with degree in Physiology required. Experience in cardiovascular biology and connexin and pannexin channels. Expertise in electrophysiological techniques and endothelial cell tissue culture. Excellent communications skills. Individual must be able to work independently.Minimum Qualifications and Experience:Ph.D. with degree in Physiology. Successful completion of a post graduate training program. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment None Overview Statement Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/160265 Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City State Location Details Medical Science Building 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, p regnancy, 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. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement