Join Our Energetic and Collaborative Team!
We are always on the lookout for visionary and ambitious scientists to join our multidisciplinary group, which is committed to maintaining a highly collaborative and supportive environment.
Our lab is located in the new state-of-the-art Chemistry and Chemical Biology building on the Busch Campus (one of the five campuses of Rutgers University-New Brunswick).
We have close ties with the Rutgers Cancer Institute, the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine, the Waksman Institute, the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, and the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine, all of which significantly expand the potential of our research.
Rutgers is a leader in chemical biology and macromolecular design, exemplified by its central role of managing the Protein Data Bank (PDB) and the Nucleic Acid Database. Additionally, Rutgers New Brunswick has significant ties with industry partners. The university is within a hub of major pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, including Johnson & Johnson, Bristol Myers Squibb, Merck, Roche, Novo Nordisk, Colgate-Palmolive, GenScript, and more.
Postdoc – Postdoctoral research positions are available for scholars with independent fellowship support. Candidates with expertise in medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, nucleic acid chemistry, biochemistry, and/or chemical biology will be given strong consideration. The postdoctoral researcher will also be expected to contribute to mentoring and scholarly writing. Applicants should be highly driven, self-motivated individuals with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in research and scholarship. Interested candidates may submit inquiries by email and should include: i) CV, ii) cover letter (including technical details on how the candidate’s expertise can contribute to the research conducted in the Izgu Lab), and iii) the names and contact information of three individuals who can provide letters of recommendation.
Graduate Students – Prospective students interested in joining the team must submit a formal application to Rutgers Graduate & Professional Admissions. We receive inquiries from a large number of applicants, asking about the possibility of recruitment and advice. Please note that applicants are evaluated by an independent departmental committee, and Dr. Izgu is unable to respond individual emails due to his limited bandwidth. For detailed information about the graduate program of Rutgers CCB, please visit this link. Students who have been officially accepted to the program can email Dr. Izgu to discuss research opportunities.
Undergraduate Students – Sophomores and juniors who are in love with science and willing to gain hands-on research experience toward a degree in physical or life sciences can send inquiries by email. The correspondence must include a transcript and weekly schedule. Please note that graduate students graciously spend time and effort training undergraduate mentees. Therefore, it is only fair to expect the undergraduate researchers must share the responsibility of their projects, actively participate in teamwork, and productively communicate with their mentor. Students should prioritize expanding knowledge base and achieving a research milestone throughout their commitment.
Contact
Rutgers University – New Brunswick
123 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ, 08854
Chemistry and Chemical Biology building
Email: ec.izgu@rutgers.edu
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