Postdoctoral Associate, Multiple Vacancies

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

Job summary

A leading academic health center is seeking multiple Postdoctoral Associates for Alzheimer's research. Candidates will conduct innovative experiments related to cognition and neurobiology, engaging in publishing and collaborative studies at a prestigious institution in New Brunswick.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee discounts programs

Qualifications

• A PhD is required, preferably in Neurobiology or Molecular Biology.
• Experience with molecular and cellular neurobiology is crucial.
• Training in handling genetically-modified mice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments on mouse models of neurodegenerative disease.
• Perform molecular biological experiments including Western blotting.
• Analyze data and prepare manuscripts for publications.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cellular biology

Animal model studies

Education

PhD in Neurobiology, Molecular Biology

ABD status considered

Tools

PCR

Western blotting

Immunohistochemistry

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 six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, 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 including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, 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 (Multiple Vacancies)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-RINTS
Overview
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 post-doctoral associate will work in a laboratory dedicated to studying the role of autophagy in normal cognition and how disruptions in this pathway contribute to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. A major focus of the laboratory is understanding the connection between synaptic dysfunction and cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease. The postdoctoral associate will utilize a variety of laboratory technologies and approaches. Specialized skills in molecular/cellular biology and animal 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. Performs molecular biologic experiments that include Western blotting, protein-protein interaction assays, PCR, subcellular organelle isolation, and cell biologic studies. Analyzes the brains of animals modified genetically or through viral vectors using morphological and biochemical assays including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, Western blotting, and q-PCR. Carries out studies with cultured cell lines, primary neurons and iPSc derived neurons, including treatment with siRNA and live cell imaging. Analyzes data, organizes them and present them at laboratory meetings and major scientific meetings. Prepares manuscripts for publications. Communicates with vendors of research reagents and core facility personnel.
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	A PhD degree in Neurobiology, Molecular Biology, or a relevant science, with knowledge of neuroscience and expertise in investigations of genetically-modified mic, preferred. Candidates in ABD (all but degree) status will also be considered.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	The applicant should have training and experience in molecular and cellular neurobiology including animal husbandry, immunohistochemistry on brain tissue, and Western blotting and biochemical assays on brain tissue lysates. S/he should also be able to operate standard laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, culture hoods, incubators, PCR machines, shaking incubators and plate readers. The applicant should also demonstrate a record of productivity with scholarly, peer-reviewed publications.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: The applicant needs to be physically capable of performing the above duties, including pipetting, measuring weights and volumes accurately, standing on feet, walking to other buildings on the campus and to the animal facility. Occasionally, certain heavy items in the laboratory may need to be lifted, such as small equipment, boxes and bottles. H/She should communicate his/her research plans and findings verbally and in writing in proper English to the team and to the scientific community in presentations and publications. Work Environment: Office/lab environment.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST1099
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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