Research Associate NTT (Kwan Lab)

Position Summary As part of the W.M. Keck Center for Collaborative Neuroscience, the Kwan Lab is seeking a Research Associate (non tenure track) to support active investigations into inner ear regeneration. Responsibilities include managing and maintaining a mouse breeding colony, collecting and preparing tissue samples for immunofluorescence and histology, and conducting stem cell cultures designed to model and recapitulate inner ear regeneration in vitro. Compensation Minimum salary $85,588. Salary offer may be adjusted based on qualifications, experience, market benchmarks, and internal equity. Benefits 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 Responsibilities Manage and maintain a mouse breeding colony Collect and prepare tissue samples for immunofluorescence and histological analysis Conduct stem cell cultures to model inner ear regeneration in vitro Perform daily cell culture, mouse weaning, breeding, and genotyping Assist with single‑cell genomics and chromosome capture experiments Qualifications PhD required Experience in mouse genetics, single‑cell genomics, and chromosome capture Human stem cell culture and organoid generation Bioinformatics skills using Python or R (useful) Experience with Chromium X controller, confocal microscopy, and HPC clusters for running R scripts or Jupyter notebooks Preferred Qualifications Previous genomics and mouse experience Extensive molecular biology experience Physical Demands Must be able to perform daily cell culture, mouse weaning, breeding, and genotyping. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, employees who commence during flu season must provide proof of seasonal influenza vaccination unless exempted for medical or religious reasons. Failure to provide proof may result in rescission of the offer or disciplinary action. 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 status or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: #J-18808-Ljbffr Rutgers University