Postdoctoral Associate

Postdoctoral Associate

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the department of Neurology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Postdoctoral Associate will work on a project in a laboratory dedicated to studying the molecular pathogenesis of Parkinson's Disease and related disorders, identifying therapeutic targets and testing new therapeutic agents.

The Postdoctoral Associate will work as part of a highly integrated research team utilizing a variety of laboratory technologies and approaches. Specialized skills in molecular/cellular biology and mouse model studies are needed for this position.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Treats and assesses mouse models of neurodegenerative disease using behavioral tests.
• Breeds genetically modified mice, performs stereotaxic brain surgeries to delivery gene therapy through viral vectors or recombinant proteins, analyzes brains using morphological and biochemical assays including immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, HPLC, and q-PCR.
• Performs molecular biologic experiments that involve cloning of specific cDNAs in various vectors including viral vectors, PCR, sequence analyses, transcription assays, Western blotting, DNA-protein interaction, and cell biologic studies.
• Carries out studies with cultured cell lines, primary neurons and iPSc derived neurons.
• Conducts basic laboratory experiments in in vitro systems to study proteins and their functions.
• Analyzes data, organizes them and present them at laboratory meetings and major scientific meetings.

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 - A PhD and/or MD degree in Neurobiology, Molecular Biology, or a relevant science. Candidates in ABD (all but degree) status will also be considered.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of neuroscience, expertise in investigations of genetically-modified mice, preferred. Should also demonstrate a record of productivity with scholarly, peer reviewed publications.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Physical Demands:
This position requires the ability to perform laboratory procedures involving repetitive hand movements, including pipetting and measuring weights and volumes. The individual may be required to stand, walk, and move between campus locations and research facilities. Occasional lifting and transporting of laboratory equipment, supplies, and materials is required. The position also requires effective verbal and written communication skills necessary to share research plans, results, and findings with colleagues and the broader scientific community.

Work Environment:
Office Environment/Lab Environment. Moderate Noise.

Special Conditions