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 – We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team to contribute to NIH-funded projects focused on developing high-performance molecular probes and therapeutics. Candidates with expertise in medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, nucleic acid chemistry, and/or chemical biology will receive 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 should use the application site to submit the following materials: 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 passionate about science and eager to gain hands-on research experience toward a degree in the physical or life sciences are encouraged to inquire by email. Correspondence must include a transcript, weekly schedule, and a personal statement demonstrating a strong commitment to research. Please note that graduate students generously devote their time and effort to training undergraduate mentees. Therefore, undergraduate researchers are expected to share responsibility for their projects, actively participate in teamwork, and communicate productively with their graduate mentors. Students should prioritize expanding their knowledge base and achieving meaningful research milestones throughout their commitment, rather than seeking to boost their CV without sustained effort. Applicants who are able to meet these expectations and commit to working in the lab for at least two consecutive semesters will be given consideration.
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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