Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Associate, Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer’s Research Center and the Brain Modulation & Control Lab at BHI

Department Inst-Hth,Hth Care Pol&Agng Res

Salary Commensurate With Experience

Benefits 

Posting Summary 

Under the direction of the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer’s Research Center and the Brain Modulation & Control Lab at BHI, we seek a Postdoctoral Associate to work with digital (smartphone-based) and brain imaging (EEG or fMRI) biomarkers for cognitive aging, Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including neurologists, neuropsychologists, neuropathologists, and cognitive neuroscientists. The Alzheimer’s Research Center will develop a research cohort of individuals at high risk for dementia. This cohort will be extensively phenotyped for clinical, cognitive, genetic, neuroimaging, behavioral, digital and blood biomarker measures. The Brain Modulation & Control Lab, in collaboration, collects and analyses neuroimaging and smartphone interaction measures from the cohort. Applicants must have experience working in MATLAB and / or Python and experience working with either EEG or fMRI. Ideal candidates will have a background in Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or Biomedical Engineering, and an interest in studying the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

The Postdoc will participate in lab meetings, research-in-progress seminars, and presentations at conferences. They will prepare manuscripts based on their research, aid in developing the PI’s grant applications, and will be expected to apply for personal grant funding.

As part of their career development to transition to the next phase of their career, the applicant(s) will be trained in improving their experimental design skills and their oral and written presentation skills.

Position Status Full Time

Posting Number 25FA0114

Posting Open Date 

Posting Close Date 06/30/2025

Minimum Education and Experience 

• Candidate(s) must hold a PhD or MD degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience or relevant biological sciences.
• Candidates in the ABD (all but degree) status will also be considered
• Experience with MATLAB and / or Python
• Experience working with either EEG or fMRI.

Certifications/Licenses

• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills; and ability to understand and communicate in English to sufficiently perform the job duties.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be highly motivated, self-driven, creative, and interactive.
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Must have at least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

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Physical Demands and Work Environment 

Overview 

About the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer’s Center:

Founded in 2023, the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer’s Center: is fully dedicated to accelerating the discovery of new treatments for Alzheimer’s and related dementias. This center marks a significant milestone—it is the very first of its kind in our state’s history. In New Jersey, around 200,000 individuals suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, and a larger number of older adults are at high risk for developing the disease. Our mission is clear: to lead the way in finding solutions to prevent and treat this devastating disease. With a focus on translating groundbreaking research into real-world impact, our team is committed to improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities affected by Alzheimer’s. Through collaboration and innovation, we aim to deliver meaningful outcomes for those at risk and currently battling the disease.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university. Its partners form one of the nation’s largest academic health care systems, and the largest in New Jersey. The Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer’s Center is a Brain Health Institute (BHI) center. By reporting to Rutgers New Brunswick and Rutgers Health, and being administered by Rutgers Health, BHI serves as a unifying entity that fosters collaboration and integration, driving forward advancements in neuroscience research and education. The Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer’s Center is located at in the center of New Brunswick, about an hour away from New York City, at the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research building

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Quick Link to Postinghttps://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/243611

Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City New Brunswick

State NJ

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