Post-Doctoral Associate

Posting Summary
The Department of Biology Rutgers UniversityCamden invites applications for a twoyear postdoctoral fellowship. This position will work in the laboratory of Dr. Xingyun Qi at Rutgers University (the State University of New Jersey) Camden Department of Biology. We are seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in mechanisms of plant developmental biology and plant stress tolerance. Successful candidate will use a combination of molecular genetic cellular and biochemical approaches to study the molecular mechanism how stomatal development is regulated by abiotic stresses. They will participate in the initiation of the different research projects available in the laboratory and are expected to independently conduct thier own research project. Applications must include: 1 resume 2 cover letter 3 teaching statement 4 name and contact information for three references 5 a research statement outlining current and future research interests. If you have any question about this position or the department please contact the Dr. Xinguyn Qi . The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at RutgersCamden delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate masters and doctoral levels in the humanities natural sciences social sciences and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences University College and the Graduate School. RutgersCamden is a diverse researchintensive campus of 6000 students located in Camden New Jersey directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. Our campus is classified as a Doctoral University: High Research Activity (R2 institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and it emphasizes civic engagement. 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 sexual orientation atypical cellular or blood trait genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or another 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 hiringrecruitment promotion transfer demotion training compensation pay fringe benefits layofftermination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the NonDiscrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers/nondiscriminationstatement.

Overview
Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities Rutgers UniversityCamden is a diverse researchintensive campus of approximately 6100 students at the undergraduate graduate and doctoral levels and 1100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden N.J. directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Educationdesignated Minority Serving Institution the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. RutgersCamden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers UniversityCamden among its Best Bang for the Buck universities and best national research universities. Recently RutgersCamden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research creative output and scholarly activity