Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Fellow (Multiple Vacancies) Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department RWJ-Child Health Institute 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 six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, 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 including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, 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 Fellow for the Child Health Institute at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of Dr. Zhiping Pang (PI), the Postdoc(s) will be responsible for the design, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of experiments regarding the study of molecular mechanisms of the regulation of synaptic transmission in mammalian brain and human neurons derived from human tissue. In addition, the Postdoc(s) should have a strong background in neuroscience and/or cell biology and be able to perform molecular, cellular and/or electro-physiological experiments. The Postdoc(s) will participate in lab meetings, research in progress seminars, and presentations at conferences. They will prepare manuscripts based on their research, aid in developing the PI's grant applications, and will be expected to apply for personal grant funding. As part of their career development to transition to the next phase of their career, the applicant(s) will be trained in improving their experimental design skills and their oral and written presentation skills. Multiple resources for career development to aid with these requirements will be provided by the PI and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. Among the key duties of this position are the following: * Whole-cell patch clamp electrophysiology in brain slices and cell cultures. * Behavioral tests in mice. * In vivo 2p imaging in head-fixed mice. * Compile and analyze data with appropriate conclusions and recommendations in support of further CHI research. * Communicate with the PI and present the data in a timely manner. * Keep up to date on the relevant literature in both peer-reviewed and preprint form and assist the PI in preparation of manuscripts and grant applications relevant to own experimental work. * Assist with the instruction and training of students (undergraduate and graduate) in laboratory techniques and procedures in cellular and molecular analysis to carry out research assignments. * Assist in the establishment of performance standards, as well as in the selection of research methodologies and instrumentation, and coordination of instrumentation and experimental approaches in support of CHI research. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. FLSA Exempt Grade 99S Position Salary Based on experience; Base salary $56,963 Annual Minimum Salary 0.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 0.000 Annual Maximum Salary 0.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description AAUP 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 * Candidate(s) must hold a PhD or MD degree in Neuroscience or relevant biological sciences. * Candidates in the ABD (all but degree) status will also be considered. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Must be able to work with rodent animals and human embryonic cells. * Must have effective oral and written communication skills; and ability to understand and communicate in English to sufficiently perform the job duties. * Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. * Must be highly motivated, self-driven, creative, and interactive. * Must have the ability to work collaboratively and independently. * Must have at least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Preferred Qualifications * Prior experience with brain slice patch-clamp recordings and optical imaging. Equipment Utilized * Standard office equipment and supplies. * Standard lab equipment and supplies. * Standard computer equipment hardware/software. Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands: * Must be able to work in a laboratory environment. * Must be able to perform laboratory research. * Some lifting may be required: laboratory items and/or boxes. * Walking, standing, sitting is required. Work Environment: * Must pass employee health clearance, TB Test and required safety training. * Must follow all safety precautions in laboratory, as required. Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 24ST1299 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus College Ave (RU-New Brunswick) City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Do you have a PhD or MD degree in Neuroscience or relevant biological sciences? * Yes * No Applicant Documents Required Documents * Resume/CV Optional Documents * Cover Letter/Letter of Application