Postdoctoral Associate - Stem Cell in Alzheimer's Disease Project Researcher

Postdoctoral Associate
- Stem Cell in Alzheimer's Disease Project Researcher

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will join a multidisciplinary research team focused on cognitive aging and health. The selected candidate will work under the mentorship of Dr. Michal Schnaider Beeri, Ph.D., Director of the Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Research Center, and Dr. Zhiping Pang, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Neuro Metabolism. Reporting to the Principal Investigator on grant-funded projects, the individual will play a key role in supporting laboratory operations and advancing ongoing research initiatives.

Primary responsibilities include the culture and expansion of human stem cells, maintenance and archiving of stem cell lines in liquid nitrogen, and conducting quality control assessments. The researcher will also prepare human neuronal cultures, including both 2D and 3D models, for experimental studies.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong record of accomplishment in a relevant area of biomedical research, evidenced by first-author peer-reviewed publications. Expertise in human stem cell culture, immunocytochemistry, confocal or advanced imaging, and related molecular biology techniques is highly desirable. In addition to experimental contributions, the Postdoctoral Research Associate will assist in mentoring and training staff and students, support experimental design and planning, and contribute to the development and implementation of new technical approaches within the laboratory.

The individual will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams involved in NIH-funded projects, actively participate in group meetings, and present updates on stem cell methodologies and overall research progress.

Position Status
- Full Time

Posting Number - 26FA0670

Posting Open Date

Posting Close Date - 10/01/2026

Minimum Education and Experience
- PhDs degree in life sciences or related field (such as neuroscience, cell biology or bioengineering). Prior experience with cell culture, molecular biology and immunohistochemistry is required. At least 5 years of research laboratory experience and demonstrated supervision of technical staff is required. Prior safety training in Biosafety Level 2 (BSL2) procedures is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in sterile technique, including standard cell culture. Background knowledge of neurodegeneration and/or Alzheimer's disease. Experience with live cell imaging in 2D or 3D cell culture models; electrophysiology and 3D neuronal culture. Experience in data analysis and/or statistical methods is helpful.

Equipment Utilized
- Biosafety cabinets, liquid nitrogen freezers, microscopes, centrifuges, gel electrophoresis, electroporators, qPCR thermal cyclers, and computers.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Be capable of working in a biosafety cabinet for several hours in a seated position.

About the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Center:
Founded in 2023, the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Center is fully dedicated to accelerating the discovery of new treatments for Alzheimer's and related dementias. This center marks a significant milestone—it is the very first of its kind in our state's history. In New Jersey, around 200,000 individuals suffer from Alzheimer's disease, and a larger number of older adults are at high risk for developing the disease.

Our mission is clear: to lead the way in finding solutions to prevent and treat this devastating disease. With a focus on translating groundbreaking research into real-world impact, our team is committed to improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities affected by Alzheimer's. Through collaboration and innovation, we aim to deliver meaningful outcomes for those at risk and currently battling the disease.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university. Its partners form one of the nation's largest academic health care systems, and the largest in New Jersey. The Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Center is a Brain Health Institute (BHI) center. By reporting to Rutgers New Brunswick and Rutgers Health, and being administered by Rutgers Health, BHI serves as a unifying entity that fosters collaboration and integration, driving forward advancements in neuroscience research and education.

The Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Center is located in the center of New Brunswick, about an hour away from New York City, at the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research building.