Post-Doctoral Associate

Post-Doctoral Associate

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). Under the direction of the PI, the Postdoctoral Associate will be responsible for the conduct of highly specialized and technical research. The individual will be primarily engaged in conducting experiments focused on the dissection of transcriptomic, metabolomic, proteomic changes in rat/mouse models of Dementia. The individual will be responsible for planning and executing experiments independently. The individual has to be highly skilled in sc/snRNAseq experiments, data analysis and pathways analysis. The individual will also contribute his/her time towards writing manuscripts and review articles that directly result from his/her research. In addition, the individual will also help train graduate students and technicians.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Performs various research and technical operations relative to ongoing investigatory activities of a laboratory; may conduct independently or as assigned specialized research for a particular project.
• Participates in the development of performance standards, selection of methodology and instrumentation and coordination of the analytical and instrumentation functions with research areas to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives of the research program.
• Assists in the conducting of continuous program of research and development regarding new procedures and instrumentation functions of the laboratory.
• As requested, assists in the implementation of the programs and projects in special areas of interest to the overall research program of the laboratory.
• Performs highly skilled on experiments and data analysis to dissect transcriptomic, metabolomic, proteomic changes in rat/mouse models of Dementia. Records and analyzes data for studies.

FLSA - Exempt

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 20,000

Mid Range Salary - 90,000

Maximum Salary - 200,000

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 - 37.5

Standard Hours - 37.50

Daily Work Shift - Day

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 - Candidates should hold a M.D. or Ph.D. with research experience in Neurobiology.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - The candidate is expected to be proficient in spoken and written English. Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment - PHYSICALDEMANDS: No significant physical demands. WORKENVIRONMENT: No significant exposures or noise levels.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number - 26ST1718

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