Postdoctoral Associate

Postdoctoral Associate

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 pathophysiology of epilepsy or seizure disorders using murine models and human patients.

The Postdoctoral Associate will perform small animal surgeries, molecular, cellular and electrophysiological experiments with the goal of developing a wearable device to prevent seizure-induced respiratory disruption. In addition, this position will be overseeing the research work of residents, junior research assistants, graduate students and student workers in the laboratory. The Postdoctoral Associate will assist with scientific operations of the laboratory;

and submit grant applications to obtain independent research funding.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Conducts research processes and procedures in the laboratory.
• Assists in the acquisition and analysis of data.
• Supports the Principal Investigator's plans, developments, and implementations of laboratory and research studies.
• Assists with the instructing and training of junior laboratory personnel.
• Prepares manuscripts, written reports of research experiments, grant applications, and slides for scientific presentations.
• Gives oral presentations of the research.
• Collaborates with internal and external researchers on analyzing and interpreting data.

FLSA
- Exempt

Grade

Salary Details

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

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
- PhD degree in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related scientific field. Candidates in ABD (all but degree) status will also be considered.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent time-management, written and oral communication skills. Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in collecting and analyzing data, preferred. Epilepsy, respiratory, or biomedical engineering animal research experience, preferred. Solid background in experimental design, statistics and scientific writing, preferred. Background in neuroscience and/or cell biology, biomedical engineering or computer science, highly preferred.

Equipment Utilized

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 and lab environment. Moderate noise and foot traffic.

Special Conditions