Position Details Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Associate
Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department RWJ-Neurosurgery-Meb
Overview New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position in the Neurosurgery Department, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Postdoctoral Associate would investigate brain injury-induced mechanisms that turn a healthy brain into a diseased brain, which includes conditions such as Epilepsy, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease. A major focus is the identification of metabolism-based and epigenetic mechanisms, which lead to acquired pathology and to translate these findings into novel disease modifying therapeutic approaches. The ideal candidate would bring expertise in one or more of the following areas: surgical approaches to model brain disorders in rodents; expertise with TBI, Epilepsy, Alzheimer's, or Parkinson's models; EEG recordings and behavioral phenotyping of rodents; tissue-culture based assay systems; drug discovery approaches; and epigenetic analyses.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Conducts research processes and procedures in the PI laboratory.
- Assists in the acquisition and analysis of data.
- Supports PI's plans, developments, and implementations of laboratory and research studies.
- Assists with the instructing and training of junior laboratory personnel.
- Prepares manuscripts, written reports of research experiments, grant applications, and slides for scientific presentations.
- Gives oral presentations of the research.
- Collaborates with internal and external researchers on analyzing and interpreting data.
- Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers' regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
FLSA Exempt
Grade Salary Details Minimum Salary 20,000
Mid Range Salary 90,000
Maximum Salary 200,000
Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: .
Position Status Full Time
Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50
Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description Post Docs - Regular Salaried
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience - PhD degree in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, cognitive science or a closely related field.
- Experience in collecting and analyzing data
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Solid background in experimental design, statistics and scientific writing.
- Excellent time-management, written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment - Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. Experience working in a fast-paced environment. Lab environment. Lifting to 25lbs.
- Work Environment: Open office environment. Moderate noise and foot traffic. Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, cooperative work environment.
Special Conditions Posting Details
Posting Number 25ST2151
Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)
City Piscataway
State NJ
Location Details 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
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