Rutgers University
Position Information
Post-Doc Associate - Shumyatsky Lab
Department: Human Genetics Inst of NJ
Position Status: Full Time
Posting Number: 23FA1364
Posting Close Date: 01/07/2026
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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
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
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Posting Summary The incumbent will design projects and experiments, carry them out and analyze the data, write manuscripts. He/She will perform experiments on their 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.
Qualifications Minimum Education & Experience: PhD, 5-10 years of lab work in neuroscience or molecular biology.
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.
Posting Details Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus: Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City: Piscataway
State: NJ
Location Details: Life Science Building, 145 Bevier Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08817
Pre-Employment Screening 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.
Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement .
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Department: Human Genetics Inst of NJ
Position Status: Full Time
Posting Number: 23FA1364
Posting Close Date: 01/07/2026
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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
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
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Posting Summary The incumbent will design projects and experiments, carry them out and analyze the data, write manuscripts. He/She will perform experiments on their 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.
Qualifications Minimum Education & Experience: PhD, 5-10 years of lab work in neuroscience or molecular biology.
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.
Posting Details Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus: Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City: Piscataway
State: NJ
Location Details: Life Science Building, 145 Bevier Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08817
Pre-Employment Screening 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.
Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement .
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