POST DOC ASSOC

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Sep 16, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	POST DOC ASSOC
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	NJMS-Pharmacology
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 Post Doc Associate for NJMS- Pharmacology. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the candidate will conduct research to investigate the neuroprotective and regenerative properties of the cytokine Leukemia Inhibitory factor by evaluating the efficacy of intranasally administered LIF on the regeneration of myelinating oligodendrocytes subsequent to developmental brain injuries. The project will involve studies of growth factor and cytokine signaling in both mouse and rat models of perinatal hypoxia. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Participates in experimental design and carries out experiments including animal handling and surgeries. Assists with the maintenance of the laboratory facilities, equipment and instruments. Records and analyzes data from experiments. Maintains a proper data notebook pursuant to the standards of the department and the PI Contributes to the intellectual development of the project
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade
Position Salary	$61,805
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	Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a closely related scientific discipline required. Individuals with MDs may apply but only if they have significant basic science research training and relevant publications.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	The position requires a detailed knowledge of the technical methods and procedures employed for translational biomedical research on the developing nervous system. Must be organized and capable of multi-tasking. Applicants should have experience in primary brain cell culture, analyses of intracellular signaling pathways, lipid biochemistry, mitochondria functional assays, flow cytometry, histology and fluorescence microscopy. Must have an excellent command of the English language and also must have strong writing skills. The PI is looking to hire a highly motivated individual who can work independently and who is capable of supervising PhD and Masters candidates.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2206
Posting Open Date
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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