Postdoctoral Associate (Multiple Vacancies)

Rutgers University • New Brunswick, NJ

44d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the Child Health Institute of NJ 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 molecular mechanisms of the regulation of synaptic transmission in mammalian brain and human neurons derived from human tissue. In addition, the postdoc will perform molecular, cellular and/or electro-physiological experiments. The Postdoc will participate in lab meetings, research in progress seminars, and presentations at conferences. The Postdoctoral Associate will prepare manuscripts based on their research, aid in developing the PI's grant applications, and will apply for personal grant funding.

Requirements

• PhD or MD degree in Neuroscience or relevant biological sciences required.
• Must be able to work with rodent animals and human embryonic cells.
• Must have at least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills; and ability to understand and communicate in English to sufficiently perform the job duties.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Applicant should be highly motivated, independent, have excellent organizational skills, and be able to work collaboratively and independently under the guidance of the PI.
• Must have a high level of research competency, knowledge, and skills to perform duties assigned by the PI.
• Must be able to assist in daily lab management, including training and direct oversight of personnel and students.
• Must have at least one first-author publication in peer-reviewed journals in biology-relevant fields.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with brain slice patch-clamp recordings and optical imaging.
• Excellent writing skills with experience in writing grants, fellowships, manuscripts, or scientific reports.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, will perform whole-cell patch clamp electrophysiology in brain slices and cell cultures.
• Performs behavioral tests in mice.
• Performs in vivo 2p imaging in head-fixed mice.
• Compiles and analyzes data with appropriate conclusions and recommendations in support of further CHI research.
• Communicates with the PI and present the data in a timely manner.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees