Post-Doc Associate - Rutgers University : Job Details

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Position Overview

Will design projects and experiments, carry them out and analyze the data, write manuscripts.

Position Status

Full Time

Posting Information

Posting Number: 24FA0675

Posting Open Date: 03/15/2024

Posting Close Date: [Insert Close Date]

QualificationsMinimum Education and Experience

PhD, 5-10 years of lab work in neuroscience or molecular biology. Neuroscience or molecular biology and mouse genetics because we study memory and behavior in mice.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Think independently about long-term projects and come up with your own ideas with minimum supervision. It is expected that a postdoc will introduce new and innovative ideas to the lab work, often without suggestions from the PI or other lab members. Intensive work with current literature is a must. Design short-term and long-term parts of the project and experiments on your own. Be able to interact with the PI and under his supervision make changes in the experimental design in a timely manner. Being able to work independently with minimum supervision and being able to train and supervise undergraduate and graduate students.

Equipment Utilized

PCR machine, qPCR machine, water maze, shuttle box, optogenetics.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

NA

Overview Statement

Being able to independently work with growing DNA and cloning in bacteria, perform behavior experiments, DNA mutagenesis, work with viruses, inject viruses in the mouse brain, RNA in situ hybridization, RNAseq, bioinformatics. Importantly, being able to learn new techniques and use those quickly and obtain results.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcript (Unofficial)
• List of Professional References (contact Info)
• Transcript (Official)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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