Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Postdoctoral Associate

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department
NJMS - Anesthesiology

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Anesthesiology within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).

Under the direction of the PI, the Postdoctoral Fellow will study novel EphB1/2 tyrosine kinase inhibitors as candidate therapeutics for neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain remains a major unmet clinical need, and Eph receptor signaling has emerged as a promising but underexplored target for disease-modifying analgesics. The overarching goal of this project is to define the behavioral effects, potency, pharmacological profile, and molecular correlates of next-generation EphB1/2 inhibitors across multiple preclinical models of neuropathic pain, advancing lead compounds toward therapeutic development.

The postdoctoral fellow will play a central and intellectually engaged role in the project, leading behavioral and pharmacological evaluation of novel compounds across both surgical and chemical mouse models of neuropathic pain, including nerve injury-based and chemotherapy-induced paradigms. Core behavioral assays will include von Frey mechanical allodynia, hot plate thermal hyperalgesia, acetone-evoked cold allodynia, marble burying, and locomotor activity assessments. Together, these assays will allow comprehensive evaluation of analgesic efficacy, affective-related behaviors, and potential off-target effects such as sedation or motor impairment. The fellow will also contribute to dose response analyses, time course studies, and comparisons with clinically relevant analgesics.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Participates in experimental design and carries out experiments using mouse and human brain material, cultured cells, high resolution fluorescence imaging and image analysis, biochemical, as well as molecular biology approaches.
• Operates and maintains experimental equipment; assists in writing protocols for IACUC.
• Records, quantifies and analyzes data from experiments.
• Assists Principal Investigator in data processing.
• Maintains a proper data notebook pursuant to the standards of the Department and the PI.
• Contributes to the intellectual development of the project.

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
Standard

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

• The candidate must hold a PhD in the fields of Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, or a similar field, and must have a strong background in neurobehavioral approaches for pain-related behavioral testing, and tissue isolation in mouse brain and spinal cord.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The candidate must have the ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with human cells or postmortem tissue samples is desired.
• The candidate should have a demonstrated record of achievements and publications, good communications skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST1187

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.