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September 13, 2025

**Job Description**
The Postdoctoral Associate will be responsible for the design, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of experiments focusing on the molecular mechanisms regulating synaptic transmission in the mammalian brain and human neurons. This role involves performing molecular, cellular, and electrophysiological experiments, participating in research seminars, preparing manuscripts, aiding in grant applications, and seeking personal grant funding.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Ability to work with rodent animals and human embryonic cells.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Highly motivated and independent.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently under the guidance of the PI.
• High level of research competency, knowledge, and skills.
• Prior experience with brain slice patch-clamp recordings and optical imaging (Preferred).
• Excellent writing skills with experience in writing grants, fellowships, manuscripts, or scientific reports (Preferred).

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Neuroscience
• Relevant biological sciences
Required: PhD or MD degree.

**Experience**
Experience Required:
• At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
• At least one first-author publication in peer-reviewed journals in biology-relevant fields.

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Experience
Experience Required: • At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal. • At least one first-author publication in peer-reviewed journals in biology-relevant fields.
Work Level
Postdoc
Employment Type
Research Job
Salary
Annual Salary: $63,968 (minimum base, based on experience) Benefits: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage; Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs; Competitive retirement benefits; Employee and dependent educational benefits; Life insurance coverage; Employee discounts programs.
Details
Full-time Remote Work: No Location Requirement: Fully on-site work arrangement
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Child Health Institute of NJ • Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Supervisor Email
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The State University of New Jersey (Rutgers)
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