Postdoctoral Associate

Davita Inc.; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position at the Neurosurgery Department. The role involves providing scientific expertise and support for research projects, conducting laboratory work, and training junior personnel, while being part of a leading academic health center.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee and dependent educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discounts programs

Qualifications

• Experience in collecting and analyzing data.
• Background in experimental design and statistics.
• Scientific writing expertise.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research processes in the PI laboratory.
• Assists in data acquisition and analysis.
• Prepares manuscripts and research presentations.

Skills

Time-management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

PhD in biomedical engineering, neuroscience or related field

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

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.

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Associate
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-Neurosurgery-Meb
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position at the Neurosurgery Department at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Postdoctoral Associate will provide professional scientific expertise and technical support in the planning and execution of projects related to research and process development. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Conducts research processes and procedures in the PI laboratory. Assists in the acquisition and analysis of data. Supports PI's plans, developments, and implementations of laboratory and research studies. Assists with the instructing and training of junior laboratory personnel. Prepares manuscripts, written reports of research experiments, grant applications, and slides for scientific presentations. Gives oral presentations of the research. Collaborates with internal and external researchers on analyzing and interpreting data.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	20,000
Mid Range Salary	90,000
Maximum Salary	200,000
Offer Information
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: 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 Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours (per week)
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift
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	PhD degree in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, cognitive science or a closely related field. Experience in collecting and analyzing data. Solid background in experimental design, statistics and scientific writing.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent time-management, written and oral communication skills. Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. Experience working in a fast-paced environment. Lab environment. Lifting to 25lbs. Work Environment: Open office environment. Moderate noise and foot traffic. Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, cooperative work environment.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST1163
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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