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Rutgers The State University Research Associate III in Piscataway, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Research Associate III
Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department RWJ - Brain Health Institute
Overview
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.Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University is seeking a Research Associate III in the Brain Health Institute of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, performs experiments to examine how the orexin system interacts with stress and reward circuitries, and how this changes in an animal model of addiction. The research examines how the orexin system interacts with stress and reward circuits in the brain, and how these systems are changed in addiction. This knowledge will facilitate the development of orexin-based therapies that can effectively treat the multifaceted symptoms associated with addiction. Performs work requiring application of standard techniques and procedures.Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • As directed, performs various research and clinical technical operations relative to ongoing investigatory activities of a laboratory; may assist in conducting specialized research for a particular phase of a project.
  • Participates in the development of performance standards, selection of methodology and instrumentation and coordination of the analytical, biochemical, physiology and instrumentation functions with the clinical and research areas to ensure conformance with the goals and objectives of the department.
  • Conduct behavioral and pharmacological experiments in rodents to delineate mechanisms underlying opioid abuse.
  • Conduct behavioral and pharmacological experiments in rodents to develop novel therapeutic approaches to prevent development of addiction propensity during chronic administration of prescription opioids.
  • Analyze, organize, and present data at laboratory meetings and major scientific meetings.
  • Write and submit manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
  • Plan weekly one-on-one meeting with the PI and participate in lab meetings and other seminars.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 18S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 50363.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 59994.000
Annual Maximum Salary 70704.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description HPAE, Local 5094
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Ph. D. Degree or equivalent in a relevant science, or a Master's Degree in a relevant science plus three (3) years of related research experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, talking and hearing. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Scientific research laboratory. Computer data input. Universal safety precautions are mandatory.
  • Lab environment.
  • Moderate noise.
  • Exposure to blood, excrement, anti-neoplastic drugs and possible exposure to infectious and communicable diseases.
  • Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1079
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)
City Piscataway
State NJ
Location Details
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Immunization Requirements

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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, p regnancy, 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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