Postdoctoral Associate in Personalized Medicine

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Postdoctoral Associate to contribute to innovative research in personalized medicine. This one-year funded position offers the chance to work at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience and clinical trials, focusing on the design of digital biomarkers. The role provides access to advanced computing facilities and a collaborative environment with experts in psychology and biomedicine. Ideal candidates will have a PhD and a passion for enhancing research methodologies in autism and related fields. Join a vibrant community committed to pioneering advancements in mental health research.

Benefits

Access to advanced computing facilities

Networking opportunities with experts

Training in data science

Participation in conferences

Qualifications

• PhD required with clinical experience in developmental disabilities.
• Experience in remote data acquisition and analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cognitive and behavioral neuroscience research.
• Participate in clinical trials and analyze data under mentorship.

Skills

Cognitive Neuroscience

Behavioral Research

Data Analysis

Clinical Trials

Networking

Education

PhD in Psychology

Tools

Statistical Software

Data Acquisition Tools

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Position Information

The Sensory Motor Integration Lab (SMIL) seeks a postdoctoral research associate who is interested in conducting cognitive and behavioral neuroscience research with a focus on personalized digital biomarkers design, with applications to clinical trials and remote behavioral research.

*This is a grant funded position.

Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Associate in Personalized Medicine
Department	SAS - Psychology
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
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Qualifications

Minimal education requires PhD and clinical experience, preferably in the field of developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. Clinical degree and ADOS certification ideal but not required.

The successful applicant would be expected to take a substantial role in a clinical trial acquiring data remotely, curating it and analyzing it under close mentoring from participating physicians, research scientists and the lab's PI. In addition, the successful applicant will participate in relevant conferences to develop a strong networking capacity and benefit from interactions with the medical and brain research community on campus.

The one-year funded position (with the possibility of extending it to two years) will prepare the scientist for a career in translational science with a focus on personalized medicine. Training on the design of biometrics and biomarkers is combined with curricular activities involving remote data acquisition, app development/use and networking in clinical settings. The Postdoctoral Associate will be able to interact with other researchers in the rich environment of the Rutgers University Center for Cognitive Science, the Psychology Department and the Center for Biomedicine Imaging and Modeling of the Computer Science Department. The successful applicant will have access to advanced computing facilities including the Rutgers AMAREL cluster and state-of-the-art motion captions systems at the SMIL. Training opportunities to develop new skills in data science with a focus on translational medicine applied to contemporary open research problems in autism are also available. This research program is individually tailored to achieve specific goals considering the associate's prior background and interests in future career path. The Postdoctoral Associate will have an opportunity to learn cutting edge methodology for behavioral and cognitive neuroscience within the realm of embodied cognition and translational science in psychiatry and neurology.

Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, cooperative work environment. Women, members of under-represented minority groups and individuals with physical disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please contact Elizabeth B Torres, PhD ([e-mail]) if you have any questions.

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Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to provide three letters of reference.

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Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
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