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Postdoctoral positions

Employer
Rutgers-RWJMS
Location
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 18, 2021

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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Department of Neurology

Postdoctoral positions are available at the RWJMS Institute for Neurological Therapeutics (RINT) and Department of Neurology at Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The mission of the Institute is to conduct innovative and interdisciplinary translational research projects that lead to the development of novel therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders.

Under the leadership of the Founding Director, M. Maral Mouradian, MD, postdoctoral fellows will work on projects ranging from molecular pathogenetic studies of neurodegenerative diseases, therapeutic target identification, discovery of novel therapies, and the role of the gut microbiome in these diseases. A major focus of the laboratory is Parkinson’s disease and related alpha-synucleinopathies. Fellows will work as part of a highly integrated research team utilizing a variety of laboratory techniques and approaches. The Institute is housed in a state-of-the art research building located in the Piscataway, New Jersey campus. Additional information is available at:

http://rwjms.rutgers.edu/institutes/institute-for-neurological-therapeutics/mission

Applicants must hold a PhD, MD or MD / PhD in Neuroscience or Biology or a relevant science and a strong record of scholarly achievement. Priority will be given to outstanding applicants who demonstrate a record of productivity as first author on one or more scholarly peer-reviewed publications. Desired training includes molecular and cellular neuroscience with experience in immunohistochemistry on brain tissues, molecular biologic and biochemical techniques including cloning, immunoprecipitation, protein-protein interactions, tissue culture, transfection methods, polymerase chain reaction, immunocytochemistry, protein purification, and modulating gene expression. Experience working with mouse models of disease including genetically modified mice is also highly desirable. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by submitting a curriculum vitae, a brief cover letter, and the contact information of three individuals who will provide letters of reference to:

Lauren Kelly

Executive Assistant to the Director

RWJMS Institute for Neurological Therapeutics

lk496@rwjms.rutgers.edu

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