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Post Doctoral Associate - Rutgers Exercise, Aging, and Brain Health LaboratoryPosting Summary - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a highly qualified candidate for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Department of Kinesiology and Health, School of Arts and Sciences. The Postdoctoral Associate will work with Dr. Ryan Dougherty in the Rutgers Exercise, Aging, and Brain Health Laboratory on an NIH-funded project investigating relationships between physical fitness-related measures, Alzheimer's disease biomarkers, and cognitive function in cognitively normal older adults. The Postdoctoral Associate will also contribute to additional research projects within the laboratory and have the opportunity to engage in innovative, multidisciplinary research at the intersection of exercise neuroscience, aging, and Alzheimer's disease within a stimulating, supportive, and mentored environment.Position Status - Full TimePosting Number - 26FA0765Posting Open Date - 09/03/2026Posting Close Date - 10/30/2026Minimum Education and Experience - Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Physiology, Neuroscience, Neurology, Biomedical Science, Psychology, Rehabilitation Science, or a related discipline. Candidates in ABD (all but degree) status will also be considered; however, a doctoral degree is required by the time of appointment.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Experience in human research and data collection is required; Background & interest in the fields of physical activity/exercise, human physiology, cognitive and brain health, aging, Alzheimer's disease, or related research; Experience using physiological assessment techniques and equipment (e.g., cardiorespiratory fitness assessments with indirect calorimetry); Strong quantitative and analytic skills with proficiency in R/Rstudio, STATA, SAS, or other statistical software; Exposure to pre and postprocessing of magnetic resonance imaging and/or magnetic resonance spectroscopy data or willingness to learn neuroimaging techniques; Ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals, with at least one first-author publication per year.Applications should include the following materials:CVCover letterResearch Statement describing previous research contributions, specific role in those projects, and future research goals, including how your expertise/interests align with this ongoing project and the focus of the PI's lab.List of 3 reference contacts(Optional) 1~2 relevant peer-reviewed publicationsReview of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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new brunswick, NJ, 08901, US
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