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The Department of Biology Rutgers University-Camden invites applications for a two-year
post-doctoral 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,
(Xingyun.qi@rutgers.edu. ).The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers-Camden, delivering a
wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, 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. Rutgers-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of 6,000 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, 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 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 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.

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in plant biology, biochemistry, or related fields.
Preferably applicants should have obtained their Ph.D. within the last 2 years. Experience in plant
biology, molecular biology, and/or biochemistry is highly desired, as well as knowledge of basic
cell biology and bioinformatics.

Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 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 Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden 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 University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers-Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the , , and the .

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.