Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Postdoctoral Associate

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

Department
RWJ - RINTS

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the department of Neurology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Postdoctoral Associate will work on a project in a laboratory dedicated to studying the molecular pathogenesis of Parkinson's Disease and related disorders, identifying therapeutic targets and testing new therapeutic agents. The Postdoctoral Associate will work as part of a highly integrated research team utilizing a variety of laboratory technologies and approaches. Specialized skills in molecular/cellular biology and mouse model studies are needed for this position.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Treats and assesses mouse models of neurodegenerative disease using behavioral tests.
• Breeds genetically modified mice, performs stereotaxic brain surgeries to delivery gene therapy through viral vectors or recombinant proteins, analyzes brains using morphological and biochemical assays including immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, HPLC, and q-PCR.
• Performs molecular biologic experiments that involve cloning of specific cDNAs in various vectors including viral vectors, PCR, sequence analyses, transcription assays, Western blotting, DNA-protein interaction, and cell biologic studies.
• Carries out studies with cultured cell lines, primary neurons and iPSc derived neurons.
• Conducts basic laboratory experiments in in vitro systems to study proteins and their functions.
• Analyzes data, organizes them and present them at laboratory meetings and major scientific meetings.

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 Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift

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

• A PhD and/or MD degree in Neurobiology, Molecular Biology, or a relevant science.
• Candidates in ABD (all but degree) status will also be considered.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of neuroscience, expertise in investigations of genetically-modified mice, preferred.
• Should also demonstrate a record of productivity with scholarly, peer reviewed publications.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to perform laboratory procedures involving repetitive hand movements, including pipetting and measuring weights and volumes. The individual may be required to stand, walk, and move between campus locations and research facilities. Occasional lifting and transporting of laboratory equipment, supplies, and materials is required. The position also requires effective verbal and written communication skills necessary to share research plans, results, and findings with colleagues and the broader scientific community.
• Work Environment: Office Environment/Lab Environment. Moderate Noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST1484

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Piscataway (RBHS)

City
Piscataway

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.