Postdoctoral Associate - Nobuta Lab

Postdoctoral Associate
- Nobuta Lab

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the Nobuta Lab within Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS). The primary purpose for the Postdoctoral Associate is to conduct genomic analytical research on cell-type specific human brain development, and neurological diseases. The project will involve bioinformatic analyses of large datasets with Python and R programming languages. It is expected that research will lead to publications and the Postdoctoral Associate will be expected to prepare manuscripts, fellowship applications, as well as contribute to the preparation of grant applications.

The Postdoctoral Associate will also be expected to guide the research project of undergraduate and graduate researchers and participate in collaborative work with other laboratories. The Postdoctoral Associate will be expected to maintain effective communication and active discussion related to the involved research with the Principal Investigator and laboratory members. This is a grant-funded position contingent on the availability of funds to support it.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Carry out bioinformatic analyses of the large datasets available in our laboratory and in literature.
• Interpret and present the results of bioinformatic analyses in publishable formats.
• Prepare manuscripts, fellowship applications, as well as contribute to the preparation of grant applications.
• Supervise and guide the research projects of an undergraduate and graduate researchers.
• Participate in collaborative work with other laboratories.
• Maintain effective communication and active discussion related to the involved research with the Principal Investigator, collaborating researchers, and laboratory members.

FLSA
- Exempt

Salary Details - A minimum of $63,968 for calendar year appointments

Minimum Salary - 20,000

Mid Range Salary - 90,000

Maximum Salary - 200,000

Benefits
- 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
- Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours - 37.50

Daily Work Shift
- Day

Work Arrangement
- This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description
- Post Docs
- Regular Salaried

Payroll Designation
- People Soft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
- Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
- Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science or a related science is required. Ph.D. Candidates who meet requirements with All But Degree (ABD) will be considered.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Prior experience and productivity in research must be demonstrated. Experience is required with Python and R programming languages. The candidate is expected to be proficient in spoken and written English.

Preferred Qualifications
- Basic understanding in biology and neuroscience is preferable. Previous mentoring experience is desirable.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment - PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing, sitting, walking, talking, seeing, and hearing. Manual dexterity and vision sufficient for standard laboratory operations. Requires computer data input and analysis. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Laboratory environment. Universal precautions are mandatory. Requires weekend, evening, and holiday hours when necessary.

Special Conditions