Visiting Researcher

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 five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, 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—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s 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, is seeking a motivated Visiting Researcher for the Department of Anesthesiology within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). Candidate studies molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie chronic pain, with emphasis on calcium channel involvement. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Responsibilities Designs/performs experiments related to cellular and molecular pain development, analyzes data, writes manuscripts, presents results. Develops standards, methodologies, and instrumentation for molecular biological experiments. Trains clinical fellows, students. Assists in the writing of grants. Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Performs other related duties as assigned including animal colony maintenance, genotyping, and weaning animals. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Minimum BS in Biology, Biochemistry/Pharmacology. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Preferred experience with animal studies. Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing, sitting, walking, talking, or hearing. No special vision requirements. Ability to lift or exert up to 10 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT : Clinical laboratory. Salary and Benefits FLSA Exempt Grade 99S Salary Details: A maximum of 42,000.00 Minimum Salary: 25,000 Mid Range Salary: 125,000 Maximum Salary: 250,000 Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: 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 (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs Position Details Position Status: Full Time Working Hours: Standard Hours 37.50 Daily Work Shift: Day Work Arrangement: This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. Union Description: Temporary Assignments Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility: None Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a minimum of a BS in Biology, Biochemistry, or Pharmacology? Yes No Do you have experience with animal studies? Yes No Required Documents Resume/CV Optional Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Certifications/Licenses Legal and Compliance Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of 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, or any other category protected by law. 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