Postdoctoral Fellow

  • Rutgers University
  • New Brunswick, New Jersey
  • Full Time
Postdoctoral Fellow

Rutgers University

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Posted: 18-Jul-25

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey

Categories:

Healthcare

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 243831

Position Summary:

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience Department at NJMS.

The Lear Lab studies the regulation of cellular proteostasis, with a focus on the intersection of the ubiquitin-proteasome system and lysosomal biology and how these systems affect aging, cellular metabolism, and neurodegenerative disease. Central in this question is identifying key proteins regulating auto-lysosomal biology, mapping the mechanisms controlling their protein stability, and seeking to intervene in their degradation.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

Perform various research and technical operations relative to ongoing investigatory activities of a laboratory; may conduct independently or as assigned specialized research for a particular project.

Participate in the development of performance standards, selection of methodology and instrumentation and coordination of the analytical and instrumentation functions with research areas to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives of the research program.

Assist in the conducting of continuous program of research and development regarding new procedures and instrumentation functions of the laboratory.

As requested, assist in the implementation of the programs and projects in special areas of interest to the overall research program of the laboratory

Perform highly skilled biochemical, molecular biology, immunohistochemical techniques in investigating molecular mechanism underlying cerebrovascular deficits of Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis, using biochemical methods, immunohistochemistry, fiberoptic spectroscopy, in vivo two photon microscopy and genetically modified mouse/rat models.

Records and analyzes data for studies.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Ph.D. or an M.D with research experience in biochemical, molecular biology, immunohistochemical techniques and interest in Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis.

City: Newark

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands:

No significant physical demands.

Work Environment:

Clinical/Laboratory/Office environment.

Salary: A minimum of $63968

Posting Number: 25ST0163

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About Rutgers University

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.

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