Visiting Researcher

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Visiting Researcher Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department RWJ - Child Health Institute Overview

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

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Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Visiting Researcher for the department of NeuroMetabolism in the Child Health Institute of New Jersey at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction of Principal Investigator, the Visiting Researcher will be responsible for the performance and analysis of experiments focused on studying the involvement of the hypothalamus and associated brain regions in regulating feeding and obesity. The project is part of the lab's goal to understand how the brain orchestrates motivated behavior and how it is altered in pathologies such as obesity, addiction, or eating disorders using in vivo calcium imaging, optogenetics, and electrophysiology. The VR will be responsible for maintenance and genotyping of the mouse colony and will assist with ongoing research projects in the lab. The VR will also be responsible for ordering reagents and supplies as well as collaborating with the Principal Investigator in monitoring how the resources are used in the lab. In addition, the VR will participate in lab meetings, research in progress seminars, and present at conferences. VR will assist in the preparation and writing of scientific manuscripts and grant applications, and in the management of the laboratory, including the training of new personnel and the direct oversight of student aids.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Maintain the mouse colony, including breeding, weaning, and genotyping.
• Perform behavioral testing on mice and analyze associated data; perform survival surgery on mice; and perform histological analysis of brain tissue with confocal microscopy.
• Collect and analyze in vivo calcium imaging and ex vivo electrophysiology data.
• Assist the Principal investigator in responding to lab safety audits at least twice a year.
• Keeps up to date on the relevant literature in both peer-reviewed and preprint form.
• Assists the Principal investigator with the preparation of manuscripts, grant applications and IACUC protocols.
• Keeps clear and detailed records of procedures and experiments in accordance with laboratory guidelines; maintains data in shared and readily accessible locations. May be required to compile data and present results.

FLSA Exempt Grade 99S Salary Details $50,000 is budgeted for this position Minimum Salary 25,000 Mid Range Salary 125,000 Maximum Salary 250,000 Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and 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

Position Status Full Time Working Hours 37.5 Standard Hours 37.50 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description Temporary Assignments Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Qualified candidates should be a recent graduate; Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree in Biology or Biomedicine preferred.
• Majored in Biological Sciences, Medicine, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or other relevant biological sciences.
• Prior experience with basic or clinical research is required.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have effective oral and written communication skills, as demonstrated by authorship of scientific publications (first authorship preferred), and ability to understand and communicate in English to sufficiently perform the job duties.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Must be motivated, self-driven, creative and interactive.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mouse breeding and handling preferred.
• Experience using transgenic mouse lines and viral strategies for manipulating brain activity preferred.
• Experience with in vivo calcium imaging, patch-clamp electrophysiology, or coding with Python preferred.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to work with mice.
• Must be able to work in a laboratory environment.
• Must be able to perform laboratory research.
• Some lifting may be required: such as office supplies, files or light boxes up to 25 pounds.
• Walking, standing, sitting is required.

Work Environment:

• Must pass employee health clearance, TB Test and required safety training.
• Must follow all safety precautions in laboratory, as required.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 26ST1917 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus College Ave (RU-New Brunswick) City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma/GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Ph.D.

• • Do you have prior experience with basic or clinical research?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application