Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Postdoctoral Associate |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Healthcare |
| Department |
NJMS-Anesthesiology |
| 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 Postdoctoral for the Department of Anesthesiology within the New Jersey Medical School.
Under the direction of the PI, the Postdoctoral Fellow will study the molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration in genetic forms of Parkinsons disease (PD). The individual will also contribute his/her time towards writing manuscripts and review articles that directly result from his/her research.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Participates in experimental design and carries out experiments including cell culture (various primary cells as well as immortalized cell lines), high resolution fluorescence imaging and image analysis, biochemical as well as molecular biology approaches.
- Performs perfusion, cryosectioning, immunocytochemistry approaches, stereological counting and Matlabbased automated image analysis.
- Operates and maintains experimental equipment; assists in writing protocols for IRB and IACUC.
- Genotypes distinct knockin and knockout animal model systems.
- Records, quantifies and analyzes data from experiments.
- Assists Principal Investigator in data processing.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Hours Per Week |
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| Daily Work Shift |
Day |
| Work Arrangement |
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
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| Position Salary |
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| Annual Minimum Salary |
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| Annual Mid Range Salary |
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| Annual Maximum Salary |
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| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Union Description |
Post Docs - Regular Salaried |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- PhD in the fields of Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Biological Sciences, or closely related fields.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Must have a strong background in cell biological approaches, high-resolution image acquisition and image quantification.
- Must have demonstrated record of achievements and publications, good communications skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
- Must have the ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to work independently.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Previous experience with primary astrocytic and/or neuronal cultures is welcome.
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| Equipment Utilized |
General cellular lab equipment. |
| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST0324 |
| Posting Open Date |
02/13/2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark |
| Home Location Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark |
| City |
Newark |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Rutgers University
Feb 13, 2025