Temporary Neuroscientist Researcher Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Visiting Researcher
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department
NJMS - Anesthesiology
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 of New Jersey, is seeking a motivated Visiting Researcher for the Department of Anesthesiology within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).
Candidate studies molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie chronic pain, with emphasis on calcium channel involvement.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Designs/performs experiments related to cellular and molecular pain development, analyzes data, writes manuscripts, presents results.
• Develops standards, methodologies, and instrumentation for molecular biological experiments.
• Trains clinical fellows, students.
• Assists in the writing of grants.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned including animal colony maintenance, genotyping, and weaning animals.

FLSA
Exempt
Grade
99S
Salary Details
A maximum of 42,000.00
Minimum Salary
25,000
Mid Range Salary
125,000
Maximum Salary
250,000
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

Position Status
Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours
37.50
Daily Work Shift
Day
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description
Temporary Assignments
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
None
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Minimum BS in Biology, Biochemistry/Pharmacology.

Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred experience with animal studies.

Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking, or hearing. No special vision requirements.
• Ability to lift or exert up to 10 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Clinical laboratory.

Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
26ST1474
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)
City
Newark
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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, pregnancy, 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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement