Postdoctoral Associate (Multiple Vacancies)

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ, seeks a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Neurosurgery (RBHS) to design, analyze, and present experiments on brain disease mechanisms using mouse models and iPSC-derived neurons. The role requires performing in vivo surgeries, signal processing, and developing computational workflows.

You will guide residents and junior researchers, contribute to grant proposals, and lead manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed journals.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in Neuroscience or related field.
• Experience with murine models and iPSC-derived neurons.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, interpret, and present experiments on disease mechanisms using murine models.
• Perform in vivo mouse surgeries and electrophysiology experiments.
• Provide research guidance to residents, junior staff, and students in the lab.
• Contribute to grant writing and research proposals to obtain independent funding.
• Lead manuscript preparation and present findings at national and international venues.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Programming

Independent work

Collaborative

Education

PhD/MD or equivalent in Neuroscience or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

R

Job description

Job Category

Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department

Overview

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.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the department of Neurosurgery at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Postdoctoral Associate will be responsible for the design, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of experiments regarding the study of the disease mechanisms of various brain disorders using murine models and iPSC-derived human neurons. The Postdoctoral Associate will perform small animal surgeries, molecular, cellular and electrophysiological experiments. In addition, the Postdoctoral Associate will provide research guidance to residents, junior research assistants, graduate students and student workers in the laboratory. The Postdoctoral Associate is responsible for the scientific operations of the laboratory and submits grant applications to obtain independent research funding. Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Performs in vivo animal experiments using mice, performing small craniotomies for injection of chemical and viral vectors, and for implantation of multiple stimulation and recording electrodes.
• Designs, executes, and analyzes research studies using intracranial EEG data from animals.
• Performs advanced signal processing and time–frequency analyses of neural recordings.
• Develops and implements computational pipelines using MATLAB , Python, or similar platforms.
• Leads manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed journals and presents findings at national and international conferences.
• Contributes to grant writing and research proposals (e.g., NIH , foundations).

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 20,000

Mid Range Salary 90,000

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 200,000

Offer Information

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.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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 (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written, verbal and computer skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work independently and/or collaboratively.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience with high throughput biomedical or neuroscience research laboratory is preferred.
• Background in neuroscience and/or biomedical engineering or computer science, preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with electrophysiology data analysis, preferred.
• Strong quantitative and programming skills (e.g., MATLAB , Python, R) preferred.
• Solid background in signal processing, statistics, or computational neuroscience, preferred.
• Experience in graphing, statistical analysis and data management skills, preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, GraphPad, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator, preferred.
• Prior experience with slice or in vivo electrophysiology works, preferred.
• Experience with multimodal data integration ( EEG + imaging/behavior), preferred.
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications, preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. Experience working in a fast-paced environment. Lifting to 25lbs.
• Work Environment: Open office environment/ Lab environment. Moderate noise and foot traffic.

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST1724

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City

City Piscataway

State

State NJ

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