Post Doctoral Associate - Specializing in Cell Biology The successful candidate will be a highly motivated researcher that will lead research projects to investigate the role of lipids, lipoproteins and related factors in neurodegenerative disorders. The research may include but is not limited to developing, validating, improving and applying cell-based and other preclinical models to understand the functions of lipids, lipoproteins and related factors in influencing processes relevant to neurodegeneration, including neurovascular and inflammatory dysfunction; designing and conducting mechanistic studies to characterize cellular responses to lipid and lipoprotein perturbations, including changes in gene expression, enzyme activities, cellular phenotypes, and metabolite production; and performing statistical analyses of human clinical and/or omics data to evaluate human relevance of findings from preclinical models. In addition, the successful candidate will mentor graduate and undergraduate students, contribute to grant proposals, and publish their findings in peer-reviewed journals. Position Status - Full Time
Posting Number: 26FA0812Posting Open Date - 09/21/2026
Qualifications:
Minimum Education and Experience - Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Food Science, Neuroscience/Neurobiology, Nutritional Science, Physiology, Vascular Biology, or a related discipline; demonstrated experience in mammalian cell culture and cell biology techniques; strong experimental design, research, organizational and communication skills. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Strong biological research background, analytical skills and other relevant skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in at least one of the following areas is highly desirable: (i) biological models relevant to neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation, blood-brain barrier/neurovascular biology, vasculardysfunction, or lipid metabolism; (ii) strong understanding of metabolism, including the roles of lipoprotein and lipid oxidation in the development and progression of chronic diseases; (iii) experience working with human clinical/omics data or preclinical animal models; (iv) strong statistical and computational analysis skills, including the use of bioinformatics tools or pipelines; and/or (v) experience with analytical platforms such as chromatography and mass spectrometry in omics research.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The candidate should be able to lift up to 5 kg and routinely perform laboratory tasks involving pipetting and handling of human and rodent biospecimens; the candidate should be able to work next to a biosafety hood and/or fume hood. Other relevant physical demands and work environment may be applied depending on the specific experiments.
Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus - Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City: New Brunswick
State:
NJLocation Details - 65 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 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
