Postdoctoral Associate (2)

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Postdoctoral Associate (2)

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department
Environmental & Occupational H

Overview
With its broad and multidisciplinary faculty expertise, the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI) is an international resource that supports basic and clinical research in environmental health sciences and exposure assessment and fosters associated programs in environmental health education and public policy.

Established in 1986, EOHSI's major objectives are to:
Advance understanding of the mechanisms by which environmental and occupational chemical exposures impact human health.
Identify and measure human environmental and occupational exposures to chemicals. Treat populations adversely affected by chemical exposures. Develop educational tools describing relative risks of chemical exposures. Contribute to public policies related to environmental and occupational chemical risks. Offer training programs for environmental health professionals.

The Institute serves as an unbiased source of expertise about environmental problems for communities, employers and governments in all areas of occupational and environmental health, toxicology and risk assessment. EOHSI members are active as advisors to international, national, state and local organizations on public health issues.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.

Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey has opening for two (2) Postdoctoral Associates for the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, located in Piscataway, NJ. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Postdoctoral Associate positions will study how environmental nanoparticles contribute to diseases. Environmental Nanoparticles of interest include those emitted from wildfires, traffic and micro-nanoplastics, the byproduct of degradation of plastics in environmental media. Diseases of interest include neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, metabolic diseases of the gut and respiratory health outcomes.

The position will engage in transdisciplinary projects that characterize the toxicological effects of emerging environmental pollutants using advanced cellular and animal models. Rutgers NAMC is known for its transdisciplinary research on particle health effect research which spans across exposure-mechanistic toxicology-disease continuum and it is equipped with state of the art instrumentation for the physicochemical and toxicological characterization of environmental nanoparticles and their interactions in biological and environmental systems.

Duties include:

• Contributes towards interdisciplinary research efforts in the NAMC Center by participating in research projects related to environmentally induced diseases and emerging contaminants.
• Participates in collaborative research with other investigators at Rutgers and other collaborative academic Institutions.
• Performs research resulting in first-author, peer-reviewed publications.
• Analyzes data and prepare manuscripts. 5. Presents results at internal meetings at NAMC, EOHSI and at national or international scientific meetings

FLSA
Exempt

Grade

Salary Details
$62,232 - $75,564 according to NIH Stipends based on years of experience

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 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 Status
Full Time

Working Hours
37.50

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift
Day

Work Arrangement
This position requires a full onsite 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

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• PhD or equivalent in neuroscience, toxicology, inhalation toxicology, neurobiology, environmental health, biomedical sciences or a related field required.
• Interest in environmental health and ability to integrate wildfire smoke, micro-nanoplastics, and other environmentally relevant exposure data into biological studies.
• Demonstrated experience with neurodegenerative disease models (e.g., Alzheimer's or Parkinson's) and a track record of first author publications, a plus.
• Experience with the development and validation of advanced cellular models, such as induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neurons, or brain organoids, organ on a chip platforms is a plus.
• Strong skills in cell culture techniques and basic toxicological cellular assays, a plus.
• Experience with full-body exposure to air pollutants in animal models is highly desirable.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details
Posting Number
25ST2471

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Piscataway (RBHS)

City
Piscataway, NJ

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.

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