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Rutgers The State University Postdoctoral Associate in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Position Details
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Postdoctoral Associate |
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| Department | SAS-DLS-Cell Bio & Neurosci |
| Salary | Annual Salary |
| Posting Summary | Postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Peng Jiang in the Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Rutgers University New Brunswick. The research focus of the Jiang ab is on investigating cellular and molecular basis of human brain development and pathogenesis of neurological disease utilizing human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs). We have been studying mechanisms of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders and developing new therapeutics using novel hiPSC-based in vitro brain organoid and in vivo human-mouse chimeric brain models. We use a combination of multidisciplinary techniques in our research, including stem cell reprogramming, electrophysiology/patch-clamp recording, imaging techniques, molecular/cell biology (including CRISPR/Cas9), biochemistry, pharmacology, bulk and single cell RNA-sequencing techniques, transgenic and surgically induced animal models, and animal behavioral testing. |
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| Posting Number | 22FA1432 |
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| Minimum Education and Experience | A Ph.D. in neuroscience, stem cell biology or related fields is required. |
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| Quick Link to Posting | https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/186960 |
| Campus | Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus | Busch (RU-New Brunswick) |
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