Research Associate Position in Stem Cell Biology and Neuroscience
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Job Location:
Piscataway, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Posting Summary
The Jiang Laboratory in the Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience at Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick invites applications for a Research Associate non tenure track position in the areas of human pluripotent stem cell biology and neuroscience. The Jiang lab investigates the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying human brain development and neurological disease with a particular emphasis on the roles of glial cells especially human microglia in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders. Using human pluripotent stem cellbased platforms our research employs innovative in vitro brain organoid systems and in vivo chimeric mouse brain models to elucidate disease mechanisms and to develop novel glia-based therapeutic strategies. We use a wide range of multidisciplinary approaches including human pluripotent stem cell reprogramming and differentiation CRISPR /Cas9mediated genome editing electrophysiology and patch-clamp recordings advanced imaging techniques molecular and cellular biology biochemistry and pharmacology bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing and data analysis transgenic and surgically induced animal models as well as behavioral analyses. Recent publications from the laboratory include: Jin Ma Zhang et al. Cell Reports (2026) Jin et al. Nature Neuroscience (2026) Papetti Jin et al. Neuron (2025) Qiao & Jiang Cell Stem Cell (2025) Jin et al. Cell Stem Cell (2022) Xu et al. Nature Communications (2020) Xu et al. Stem Cell Reports (2020) Kim et al. Stem Cell Reports (2019) Xu et al. Cell Stem Cell (2019) Additional information about the laboratory can be found at: apply please submit the following materials: A cover letter describing your research interests and career goals A current curriculum vitae Contact information for three references
Preferred Qualifications
We seek highly motivated candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Molecular biology and genome engineering including CRISPR /Cas9mediated gene editing Electrophysiology including patch-clamp recordings in brain slices or cultured cells Bioinformatic and computational analyses such as single-cell transcriptomic data analysis Applicants must have prior postdoctoral training and a demonstrated record of productivity and high-quality research output are required. Strong problem-solving skills excellent oral and written communication abilities and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-based research environment are essential.
The Jiang Laboratory in the Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience at Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick invites applications for a Research Associate non tenure track position in the areas of human pluripotent stem cell biology and neuroscience. The Jiang lab investigates the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying human brain development and neurological disease with a particular emphasis on the roles of glial cells especially human microglia in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders. Using human pluripotent stem cellbased platforms our research employs innovative in vitro brain organoid systems and in vivo chimeric mouse brain models to elucidate disease mechanisms and to develop novel glia-based therapeutic strategies. We use a wide range of multidisciplinary approaches including human pluripotent stem cell reprogramming and differentiation CRISPR /Cas9mediated genome editing electrophysiology and patch-clamp recordings advanced imaging techniques molecular and cellular biology biochemistry and pharmacology bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing and data analysis transgenic and surgically induced animal models as well as behavioral analyses. Recent publications from the laboratory include: Jin Ma Zhang et al. Cell Reports (2026) Jin et al. Nature Neuroscience (2026) Papetti Jin et al. Neuron (2025) Qiao & Jiang Cell Stem Cell (2025) Jin et al. Cell Stem Cell (2022) Xu et al. Nature Communications (2020) Xu et al. Stem Cell Reports (2020) Kim et al. Stem Cell Reports (2019) Xu et al. Cell Stem Cell (2019) Additional information about the laboratory can be found at: apply please submit the following materials: A cover letter describing your research interests and career goals A current curriculum vitae Contact information for three references
Preferred Qualifications
We seek highly motivated candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Molecular biology and genome engineering including CRISPR /Cas9mediated gene editing Electrophysiology including patch-clamp recordings in brain slices or cultured cells Bioinformatic and computational analyses such as single-cell transcriptomic data analysis Applicants must have prior postdoctoral training and a demonstrated record of productivity and high-quality research output are required. Strong problem-solving skills excellent oral and written communication abilities and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-based research environment are essential.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is one of America's leading public research universities. Consistently top-ranked, Rutgers offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs and continuing education opportunities.
