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Post-Doc Shumytsky Lab

Rutgers University

life insurance, employee discount

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jan 24, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post-Doc Shumytsky Lab
Department	Human Genetics Institute of NJ
Salary Details	$63,968
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
Posting Summary	The incumbent will will design projects and experiments, carry them out and analyze the data, write manuscripts . He/She will perform experiments on thier own with minimum supervision. It is expected that there is data outcome on a weekly basis. Design project and experiments. A candidate should be relatively independent in designing experiments. Paper submission is expected in one year. Write manuscripts: being able to write initial drafts and organize figures. Be able to work under the PI's supervision to re-write manuscripts as suggested in a timely manner.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	26FA0057
Posting Open Date	01/22/2026
Posting Close Date	05/01/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	PhD, 5-10 years of lab work in neuroscience or molecular biology
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	The incumbent will need experience in neuroscience or molecular biology and mouse genetics due to the nature of study in memory and behavior in mice
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized	\| PCR machine, qPCR machine, water maze, shuttle box, optogenetics
Physical Demands and Work Environment
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/267768
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details	Life Science Building

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