Postdoctoral Scientist - O'Brown Lab

The O'Brown Lab at Rutgers University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to join their in-person team to unravel the mechanisms that govern the blood-brain barrier. The role focuses on understanding developmental and cellular mechanisms using zebrafish and mouse models.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Developmental Biology, Molecular Biosciences, or a related field
• Prior experience with in vivo techniques, ideally in zebrafish or mouse models
• Hands-on skills in vascular biology, developmental imaging, and/or blood-brain barrier research
• Experience with RNA sequencing workflows, data interpretation, or collaboration with sequencing teams
• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques such as cloning, PCR, and genotyping

Benefits

• Close mentorship from Dr. O'Brown
• Opportunity to mentor junior trainees
• Focus on career development
• Active guidance for academic and industry career pathways
• Ongoing networking support