• An intensive three-day workshop on spinal cord injury research methods is offered four times each year.  The workshop includes lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experience in all facets of spinal cord injury research.  Featured is the MASCIS Impactor, a rat model of spinal cord contusion that has been adopted by over 100 of the world’s leading spinal cord research laboratories.  The workshop also includes training in anesthesia, locomotor scoring (BBB), animal care, and outcome measures. For detailed information and schedule, see brochure.
   
• The new New Jersey Stem Cell Course is hosted by the Keck Center.  This course is supported by a grant from the New Jersey Commission on Science & Technology.  Details available on the Stem Cell Course web site.
   

The Center also offers a broad spectrum of on-site training ranging in length from one month to two years.  Please contact the W. M. Keck Center to inquire about post-doctoral fellowships, visiting scholars, and specialized experiences.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

Staff positions currently posted at the Rutgers University Human Resources web site:

• None currently available. Please check back soon.

Postdoctoral positions are available for dedicated scientists in this highly interactive environment. Projects include:

• New stem cell positions posted on the Stem Cell Research Center website.

Candidates should have strong backgrounds in molecular biology, biochemistry, tissue culture, immunohistochemistry, animal surgery and/or behavioral testing. Detailed project summaries and requirements are found by clicking the link within each position. Please send position number, CV and names and email addresses of three references to: keckcenter@dls.rutgers.edu