Post-Doc Associate - Shumyatsky Lab

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 16, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post-Doc Associate - Shumyatsky Lab
Department	Human Genetics Inst of NJ
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	The incumbent will will design projects and experiments, carry them out and analyze the data, write manuscripts . He/She will perform experiments on thier own with minimum supervision. It is expected that there is data outcome on a weekly basis. Design project and experiments. A candidate should be relatively independent in designing experiments. Paper submission is expected in one year. Write manuscripts: being able to write initial drafts and organize figures. Be able to work under the PI's supervision to re-write manuscripts as suggested in a timely manner.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	24FA0800
Posting Open Date	08/05/2024
Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	PhD, 5-10 years of lab work in neuroscience or molecular biology
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	The incumbent will need experience in neuroscience or molecular biology and mouse genetics due to the nature of study in memory and behavior in mice
Equipment Utilized	PCR machine, qPCR machine, water maze, shuttle box, optogenetics
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview	Think independently about long-term project and be able to come up with your own ideas about these projects with minimum supervision. It is expected that a postdoc will introduce new and innovative ideas to the lab work, often without any 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
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/233466
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details	Life Science Building 145 Bevier Road Piscataway, NJ 08854

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