Postdoctoral Associate

Overview

RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES:

VISION: Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.

MISSION: Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.

CORE VALUES: Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge; Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection; Collaboration: approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge; Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions; Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate within Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. The primary purpose of the Postdoctoral Associate position is to conduct research investigation into the mechanisms underlying the systemic metabolic imbalance that occurs in diet and cancer under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. The Postdoctoral Associate performs research, experiments, and laboratory techniques of a specialized nature under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator and drafts written reports for inclusion in manuscripts and grant proposals.

• Conducts research experiments to understand the mechanisms that result in diet and cancer and target them for therapy.
• Prepares written reports of the research experiments.
• Prepares grant proposals based on the research conducted.
• Prepares data for presentations and publications. Presents research results at laboratory and scientific meetings at the local and national level.
• Assists with the instructing and training of students, fellows, lower-level professionals and technicians in laboratory techniques, instrumentation, etc. to develop the skills necessary to perform the required functions.

FLSA Exempt

Minimum Salary 20,000

Mid Range Salary 90,000

Maximum Salary 200,000

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology or a relevant science required.
• Consideration to interview will also be given to applicants who are in the process of completing their Ph.D. or M.D. degree in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology or a relevant science. Documentation of the required Ph.D. or M.D. degree completion must be provided prior to commencement of employment.

• Effective oral and communication skills.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Laboratory environment. Moderate noise. Exposure to blood, excrement, antineoplastic drugs and possible exposure to infectious and communicable diseases. Universal precautions are mandatory. Exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Posting Number 26ST1759

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City New Brunswick

State NJ

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