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Post-Doctoral Associate(s)

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, Newark

Oct 21, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post-Doctoral Associate(s)
Department	SASN - Center for Molecular & Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN)
Salary Details	A minimum of 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	A Post-Doctoral Associate position(s) for a systems neuroscientist is available in the laboratory of Dr. Denis Pare, located in the Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience of Rutgers University-Newark. Dr. Pare's work focuses on understanding the relation between the insular cortex, amygdala, and associated structures during motivated behaviors. The successful candidate will be responsible for experiments involving multi-site unit and local field potential recordings in behaving rats or patch clamp recordings in vitro. Start date: June 5, 2026
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	25FA1003
Posting Open Date	10/20/2025
Posting Close Date	12/15/2025

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related area. Proficiency with coding and experience with electrophysiology and optogenetics are required.
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statement describing their research experience, and the names and contact information of two references.
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/261777
Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
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