Postdoctoral Associate

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 16, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Associate
Department	SAS-DLS-Cell Bio & Neurosci
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	The postdoctoral associate will perform laboratory research under the direction of the principal investigators. This person is expected to have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and skills and training commensurate with the needs of the research project. This person is expected to obtain preliminary data that will support grant applications and other scholarly activities.
Position Status
Posting Number	21FA0882
Posting Open Date	08/02/2021
Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	This person is expected to have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. Previous laboratory experience is required. Must have experience and be comfortable working with mice. Must have evidence of publications (including pre-prints and/or submitted manuscripts) demonstrating lab research skills and desired skills sets. Must be willing to work flexible hours in order to accommodate the needs of the lab and ensure animal wellbeing.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Preference will be given to candidates with backgrounds in vascular biology, neuroscience, neuroimmunology, and/or a combination of these disciplines. Experience with mouse stereotactic surgeries is highly desired. Experience with molecular techniques is also preferable and soft computer programming skills are a plus. Experience with confocal microscopy is also preferred.
Equipment Utilized	Mouse models, Fluorescence Microscopy, histology equipment
Physical Demands and Work Environment	The position may require prolonged periods of standing and requires fine motor skills for working with small animals and tissue.
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/137823
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
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