Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Post-Doctoral Associate

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department
NJMS - Pharmacology

Posting Summary

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

Grade

Salary Details

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
37.5

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• No significant physical demands.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• No significant exposures or noise levels.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST1718

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)

City
Newark

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.