About Cooper Medical School of Rowan University:

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) is committed to excellence in education, research, and patient care. As a leader in biomedical science research and clinical practice, CMSRU offers a dynamic environment for scientific discovery and professional development. Our collaborative community of researchers and clinicians strives to advance knowledge and improve patient outcomes through innovative research and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications:

PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Bioengineering, Cognitive Science, Psychology, or related fields, or equivalent combination of degree and experience. Background in working with mice and managing mouse colonies.

Experience with ex-vivo or in-vivo patch clamp electrophysiology from living mice, brain slice preparations, or brain recording methods.

Responsibilities:

* Conduct independent scholarly research and develop new methods and protocols.

* Participate in project planning, data recording, and evaluation.

* Acquire technical, lab management, and grant writing skills.

* Participate in seminars, lectures, poster sessions, and national meetings.

* Supervise junior lab members.

* Assist with other research projects (if interested)

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral researcher to join our team at CMSRU and contribute to a groundbreaking project focused on elucidating the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying minor traumatic brain injury (TBI) and its long-term neurological consequences. As part of this multidisciplinary initiative, you will utilize mice and eventually porcine models to investigate the effects of mechanical force transmission to the brain, employing novel injury methods to induce precise and repeatable mechanical insults. Your responsibilities will include conducting concurrent electrical recordings to track neuronal signaling alterations, flow cytometry, performing behavioral monitoring and medical imaging to assess long-term effects, and investigating the role of specific proteins. Additionally, you will explore pharmacological modulation to elucidate their contribution to disease development and conduct postmortem analyses to assess histological and epigenetic changes. This study offers a unique opportunity to advance our understanding of minor TBI pathophysiology and its implications for neurological and psychiatric diseases, ultimately paving the way for targeted therapeutic interventions. If you are passionate about neuroscience research and eager to make a meaningful impact in the field, we encourage you to apply. This is an on-site position at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in Camden, NJ, which is right next to Philadelphia.

To Apply:

Please send a CV, cover letter, and your primary publication to sorum@rowan.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer: CMSRU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.