Postdoctoral Associate

Responsibilities

• Study novel EphB1/2 tyrosine kinase inhibitors as candidate therapeutics for neuropathic pain using preclinical models.
• Lead behavioral and pharmacological evaluations of novel compounds across surgical and chemical mouse models.
• Perform core behavioral assays including von Frey mechanical allodynia, hot plate thermal hyperalgesia, and acetone-evoked cold allodynia.
• Conduct tissue dissection and molecular analyses, including multiplex protein quantification and immunohistochemistry.
• Participate in experimental design, carry out experiments using mouse and human brain material, and maintain detailed data notebooks.
• Record, quantify, and analyze experimental data and assist the Principal Investigator with data processing.
• Lead or co-lead manuscripts for publication and present findings at scientific conferences.

Requirements

• PhD in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, or a related field.
• Strong background in neurobehavioral approaches for pain-related behavioral testing.
• Experience with mouse brain and spinal cord tissue isolation.
• Ability to work independently and perform essential research duties satisfactorily.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with human cells or postmortem tissue samples.
• Demonstrated record of scientific achievements and publications.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative research environment.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits.
• Life insurance coverage and employee discount programs.

About the Company

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) is New Jersey’s academic health center, taking an integrated approach to education, clinical care, and research to improve human health. The Child Health Institute of NJ at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School focuses on advancing medical innovation through cutting-edge neuroscience and translational research.