Post-doctoral Fellow- Rutgers University

Job Title: Post-doctoral Fellow
Department: Brain Health Institute (BHI)
School/Operating Unit: RBHS-RWJMS-Brain Health Institute
Facility: Brain Health Institute (BHI)
Reports To: Dr. Tejbeer Kaur, Assistant Professor, Brain Health Institute / Dept. of Otolaryngology
Approved By: Falguni Kavia
Approval Date: May 2023

SUMMARY: The incumbent will work as a post-doctoral fellow in the laboratory of Dr. Tejbeer Kaur on a project dedicated to
investigating the roles of macrophages and fractalkine signaling in noise-or age-related hearing loss, cochlear synaptopathy and
neuropathy. The research involves using genetic mouse models, breeding, weaning, and genotyping, auditory function assessment,
tissue harvesting and microdissection, organ culture, immunohistochemistry, confocal imaging of fixed and live tissue, flow
cytometry, cell sorting, sequencing, bioinformatics, inner-ear delivery, gene or peptide therapy, basic cellular and molecular
biology. Applicants must have a PhD in Neuroscience or a relevant field. The incumbent will possess an excellent record of
research achievements and expertise in one of the following areas: Inner ear biology, auditory neuroscience, systems physiology,
electrophysiology, and cellular, molecular, and computational neuroscience. Opportunities are available to present scientific data at
local, national, and international meetings and grant writing mentorship for independent positions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. (List Essential
Duty Responsibility Statements.)
1. Perform research that will involve managing various mouse colonies, noise exposures, hearing function testing, isolation and
microdissections of tissues, multi-label immunohistochemistry, advanced imaging of fixed and live tissue, cellular and
molecular biology techniques, cell, and tissue culturing, proteomics, bioinformatics, inner ear delivery of small molecules,
genes, or peptides.
2. Maintain accurate records of individual experimentation and research.
3. Analyze, organize, and present data at laboratory meetings and major scientific meetings.
4. Write and submit abstracts for scientific meetings.
5. Write and submit manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
6. Mentor and train undergraduate and graduate trainees in the lab.
7. Plan monthly one-on-one meeting with the PI and participate in lab meetings and other seminars.
8. Steer towards new research directions through literature review and brainstorming ideas.
9. Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy,
Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.
CORPORATE COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
(Make the appropriate selection(s) from the following and list as part of the Essential Duties and Responsibilities.)
1. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers’ regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they
change or are modified. (To be included in all professional, supervisory and managerial job descriptions.)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Should
be highly organized, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, enjoy working in a team environment, and be
comfortable handling and caring for small animals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
PhD in Neuroscience or a relevant field. Peer-reviewed publications, excellent training in one of the following areas: Inner ear
biology, auditory neuroscience, systems physiology, electrophysiology, and cellular, molecular, and computational neuroscience.
Previous experience with animal handling is desirable.
For legacy UMDNJ Positions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sitting, standing, walking, may need to lift small packages/animal carriers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Scientific research laboratory. Universal safety precautions are mandatory.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDG:
Scientific research laboratory. Universal safety precautions are mandatory.