Neuro Research Associate - Brain Circuits & Glymphatic

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and various-?

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee and dependent educational ben

Life insurance coverage

Employee discounts programs

Job summary

Rutgers University-New Brunswick in Piscataway, NJ, invites applications for a Research Associate (Tischfield Lab) focused on circuit mechanisms and neuropathogenesis of Tourette syndrome using mouse models, plus glymphatic clearance systems research. The position offers exposure to human/mouse genetics, in‑vivo imaging, and behavior studies; candidates with a recent Ph.D.

and strong publication record are encouraged to apply. Salary negotiable, with benefits and pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D. in neurobiology or related field with at least one first-author publication.
• Experience with mouse genetics, histology, stereotaxic brain injections, electrophysiology, optogenetics, and/or mouse behavior.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Investigate circuit mechanisms and neuropathogenesis of Tourette syndrome using mouse models.
• Explore development and function of brain waste clearance systems and meningial lymphatics in disease contexts.
• Collaborate within a multi-PI team using genetics, imaging, and behavior approaches.

Skills

Mouse genetics

Histology

Stereotaxic brain injections

Electrophysiology

Optogenetics

Mouse behavior

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Ph.D. in Neurobiology or related field

Tools

Scripting/Coding

Job description

Rutgers University-New Brunswick in Piscataway, NJ, invites applications for a Research Associate (Tischfield Lab) focused on circuit mechanisms and neuropathogenesis of Tourette syndrome using mouse models, plus glymphatic clearance systems research. The position offers exposure to human/mouse genetics, in‑vivo imaging, and behavior studies; candidates with a recent Ph.D.

and strong publication record are encouraged to apply. Salary negotiable, with benefits and pre-employment screenings.