"Postdoctoral Associate (Multiple Vacancies)"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the Child Health Institute of NJ at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Postdoctoral Associate will assist in multiple aspects of the lab's research, including study design, data collection, study management, data analysis, interpretation of findings, and dissemination of results. The research program is focused on understanding prenatal determinants, such as extracellular vesicles and steroid hormones, that shape brain development and behavior. The Postdoctoral Associate is expected to maintain a high level of communication with the PI and will manage the day-to-day operations of the lab, including the training of new lab junior personnel and purchase requests for lab supplies. The Postdoctoral Associate will be responsible for conducting specialized research experiments in the laboratory, collecting necessary biospecimens for the research, and conducting assessments of the study participants.

The Postdoctoral Associate 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.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, isolates extracellular vesicles (EVs) from human blood samples to quantify EV concentration and examine cargo material using techniques such as RNA sequencing (RNAseq), Fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS), and immunoprecipitation (IP).
• Maintains and differentiates human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) into specific cell lineages using established protocols and assist with the design and execution of co-culturing experiments.
• Tracks participant progress and completion of study procedures.
• Communicates with participants both verbally and through written communications.
• Maintains regular, professional contact with study participants and schedule study visits (remote and in-person) in a timely manner.
• Conducts infant and child neurobehavioral assessments.

Minimum Education and Experience

• PhD or equivalent degree in neuroscience, neurobiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, psychology, genetics, pharmacology, or a related science field required.
• Must have experience with and/or working knowledge of multiple experimental techniques, including one or more of the following techniques: PCR, RT-qPCR, ELISA, RNAseq, isolation of extracellular vesicles/exosomes, cell culture, iPSC differentiation, or conducting child neurodevelopmental assessments.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to work in a laboratory environment.
• Must be able to work in a clinical environment.
• Must be able to perform laboratory research.
• Some lifting may be required: such as office supplies, files, or light boxes up to 25 pounds.
• Walking, standing, sitting is required.

Work Environment:

• Must pass employee health clearance, TB Test and required laboratory safety training.
• Must follow all safety precautions in laboratory, as required.

Salary

Based on experience; Range $63,968 - $70,000