Post-doctoral Associate

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Dec 24, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post-doctoral Associate
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	NJMS-Neurosurgery
Overview	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.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the Neurosurgery department at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. The Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a graduate of a MD or PhD program preferably with a background in basic sciences, particularly in skull-based Neurosurgery. This individual will work under the supervision of Dr Anil Nanda. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Reviews ongoing research protocols for the Neurosurgery department and for publication purposes. Reviews and edits recorded surgeries for future teaching purposes. Develops new proposals for research-related neurosurgery. Presents at research meetings and educational conferences/grand rounds held within the department. Provides regular updates to the editorial staff regarding the status of manuscripts in preparation. Understands and adheres to legacy UMDNJ compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy. Keeps abreast of all federal, state, and Rutgers University regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. Performs other related duties as assigned
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. (Approval not required)
FLSA	Exempt
Grade
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
Annual Mid Range Salary
Annual Maximum Salary
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Post Docs - Regular Salaried
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	MD or Ph.D. in biomedical sciences or related disciplines.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	The candidate must be highly motivated with evidence of productivity. Individuals must also possess strong writing skills, be well organized and can think independently
Preferred Qualifications	Background in skull-based neurosurgery
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Lab environment; moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2958
Posting Open Date	12/24/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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