Experimental Neuroscience Researcher (On-Site)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vacation & leave

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University’s RBHS program in New Jersey seeks a Visiting Researcher for the Department of NeuroMetabolism in the Child Health Institute. The role focuses on molecular cloning, cell culture, confocal imaging, and data analysis under the PI’s guidance, with career development toward independent research and manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities include designing mammalian cell experiments, maintaining lab equipment, establishing methodologies, reviewing literature, and mentoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or biomedicine required.
• Master’s degree in biology or biomedicine preferred.
• Experience in biomedical research (basic or clinical) and publications.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design, perform and analyze experiments on mammalian cell culture.
• Maintain laboratory equipment (centrifuges, electrophoresis, confocal microscopes).
• Help establish performance standards and select methodologies for CNM research.
• Keep current with relevant literature and assist in manuscripts and grant applications.
• Assist in instruction and training of undergraduate/graduate students.

Skills

Cell culture

Mammalian biology

Histology

Microscopy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/biomedicine

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Confocal microscope

Centrifuges

Stereotaxic equipment

Fluorescent microscopy

Job description

Rutgers University’s RBHS program in New Jersey seeks a Visiting Researcher for the Department of NeuroMetabolism in the Child Health Institute. The role focuses on molecular cloning, cell culture, confocal imaging, and data analysis under the PI’s guidance, with career development toward independent research and manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities include designing mammalian cell experiments, maintaining lab equipment, establishing methodologies, reviewing literature, and mentoring