"Research Associate II"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Associate II for the departments of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience at the New Jersey Medical School.

Under the direction of the PI, the Research Associate II will be responsible for the conduct of highly specialized and technical research. The individual will be primarily engaged in conducting experiments focused on identifying molecular mechanism underlying cerebrovascular deficits in Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis, using biochemical methods, immunohistochemistry, fiberoptic spectroscopy, in vivo two photon microscopy and genetically modified mouse/rat models. The individual will be responsible for planning and executing experiments independently. The individual must be skilled in biochemical, molecular biology, cell biology and immunohistochemical techniques. The individual will also contribute his/her time towards writing manuscripts and review articles that directly result from his/her research. In addition, the individual will also help train graduate students and technicians.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Performs various research and technical operations relative to ongoing investigatory activities of a laboratory; may conduct independently or as assigned specialized research for a particular project.
• Participates in the development of performance standards, selection of methodology and instrumentation and coordination of the analytical and instrumentation functions with research areas to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives of the research program.
• Assists in the conducting of continuous program of research and development regarding new procedures and instrumentation functions of the laboratory.
• As requested, assists in the implementation of the programs and projects in special areas of interest to the overall research program of the laboratory.
• Performs highly skilled biochemical, molecular biology, immunohistochemical techniques in investigating molecular mechanism underlying cerebrovascular deficits of Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis, using biochemical methods, immunohistochemistry, fiberoptic spectroscopy, in vivo two photon microscopy and genetically modified mouse/rat models.
• Records and analyzes data for studies.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Ph.D. Degree or equivalent in a relevant science, or a Master's Degree in a relevant science plus three (3) years of related research experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: No significant physical demands.
• Work Environment: No significant exposures or noise levels.

Salary

$69,585 Maximum Salary