New Jersey’s academic health center Hiring Postdoctoral Associate

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 five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Post : Postdoctoral Associate

Posting Summary
Under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Postdoctoral Associate conducts research on the function of connexin channels and calcium-activated potassium channels in endothelial cells or heterologous expression systems. This involves independently carrying out experiments and contributing to projects focused on the purification and reconstitution of connexin hemichannels, as well as the electrophysiological characterization of connexin channels and their mutations associated with vascular.

Among the key duties of this position are the following :
• Participate in experimental design and carries out experiments.
• Operates and maintains experimental equipment.
• Records and analyzes data from experiments.
• Maintains a proper data notebook pursuant to the standards of the Department and the PI.
• Contribute to the intellectual development of the project.

Department : NJMS - Pharmacology
Salary Details
Minimum Salary : 20,000
Mid Range Salary : 90,000
Maximum Salary : 200,000

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

Candidate Profile
• Ph.D. and or M.D./Ph.D. with degree in Physiology or Neuroscience Certifications/Licenses
• Experience in vascular biology and/or large pore channels (e.g., connexin, pannexin channels)
• Substantial demonstrated expertise in electrophysiological techniques.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Individual must be able to work independently

Additional Information
Qualification : Ph.D. and or M.D./Ph.D
Location : Newark, NJ
Industry Type : Healthcare
End Date : 15th June 2026