Postdoctoral Associate - Military Veterans

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the Neurosurgery department at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a graduate of a PhD program preferably with a background the study and treatment of brain disorders using molecular, developmental, and/or stem cell approaches. This individual will work under the supervision of Dr Sangmi Chung.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Participation in ongoing research protocols for the Neurosurgery department and publication purposes.
• Conducting rodent stereotaxic surgery and behavioral analysis.
• Managing lab activities and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Performing data analysis and contributing to manuscript writing.
• Culturing stem cells and maintaining cell lines.
• Utilizing confocal microscopy and various imaging techniques for research.
• Developing new research proposals under the mentorship of Sangmi Chung, Ph.D.
• Presenting research findings at meetings and conferences.
• Providing regular updates on research progress and manuscript status.
• Adhering to compliance standards as outlined in institutional policies.

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related disciplines.
• Prior experience with stem cell culture, animal surgery, and behavioral analysis.

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, or hearing. No special vision requirements.
• Work Environment: Lab environment; moderate noise. Internal Contacts: Collaboration with other departments within Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. External Contacts: Interaction with external research collaborators and institutions.