Visiting Researcher

About the role

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) is New Jersey's academic health center, integrating education, clinical care, and research to improve human health. The Pan Laboratory in the Department of Neuroscience and Cell Biology at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School seeks a Visiting Researcher to focus on research studies of dopaminergic signaling in the mouse brain, performing work requiring application of standard techniques and procedures relative to Parkinson's disease research.

Responsibilities

• Prepare primary neuronal culture weekly.
• Conduct live cell imaging and perform data analysis on imaging data.
• Conduct confocal imaging and immunofluorescence analysis.
• Communicate with PI weekly on experimental design, data analysis, interpretation, and optimization.
• Collaborate with postdocs and students in the lab to conduct other types of experiments when requested.
• Assist with training fellows, medical students, and undergraduate researchers in laboratory techniques as directed.
• Participate in the evaluation of existing procedures, suggesting revisions where necessary and proposing new procedures where required.
• Keep a legible record of experimental notes.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Master's or equivalent degree in biomedical sciences or related disciplines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Background in cell biology, cellular imaging, or similar.
• Highly motivated with evidence of productivity and good communication skills.
• Organized, careful, and respectful team player.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Pay

Annual salary range: $25,000 (minimum) – $125,000 (mid-range) – $250,000 (maximum). The posted salary is $50,000 annually. The final offer may be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, expertise, availability of department or grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity.

Schedule

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (standard hours: 37.50)
• Day shift
• Fully on-site work arrangement

Position Details

• Appointment type: Temporary Staff Appointment – Salaried, 12-month position