Visiting Researcher, Part Time

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Visiting Researcher, Part Time
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	RWJ-Neurosurgery-Meb
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 Visiting Researcher for the department of Neurosurgery at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey invites applications for a Visiting Researcher position at the Neurosurgery Department, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The student will join Dr. Detlev Boison’s laboratory-wide research efforts to study the role of adenosine in disease modification in epilepsy. Specifically, he will test the hypothesis that deep brain stimulation (DBS) directly affects adenosine concentrations in the brain. This will be achieved by combining (DBS) in mice with GRABADO sensors to monitor adenosine fluctuations longitudinally. He will be exposed to a wide range of technologies including neurosurgical manipulations in mice, fiber photometry, histopathology, biochemistry, and epigenetic analyses. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Participate in laboratory research focused on investigating adenosine’s role in epilepsy. Conduct experiments to test the impact of deep brain stimulation (DBS) on adenosine concentrations in mouse models. Use GRABADO sensors to track adenosine fluctuations during DBS procedures. Assist in neurosurgical procedures for implanting DBS electrodes in mice. Utilize fiber photometry to analyze neural activity responses to DBS. Conduct histopathological and biochemical analyses on brain tissue samples. Perform epigenetic analyses to explore DBS effects on adenosine regulation.
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary	less than 20 hours per week
Annual Minimum Salary	0.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.000
Annual Maximum Salary	0.000
Standard Hours	1.00
Union Description
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Ph.D. student in neurology and neurosciences.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Previous laboratory experience and coursework background in experimental techniques, neurophysiology, and molecular biology.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. Experience working in a fast-paced environment. No special vision requirements. Lifting to 25lbs. Work Environment: Open office environment. Moderate noise and foot traffic. Rutgers University is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, cooperative work environment.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0880
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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