Postdoctoral Associate

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 Cancer Pharmacology at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. The primary purpose of the Postdoctoral Associate position is to conduct research investigation into the characterization of oncogenic and tumor suppressor enhancer regions, as well as on the dissection of the interplay between metabolism and epigenetics in T- ALL using mouse models under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. The Postdoctoral Associate also performs research, experiments, and laboratory techniques of a specialized nature under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator. Additionally, the Postdoctoral Associate drafts written reports for inclusion in manuscripts and grant proposals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts research experiments to understand the role and mechanisms of oncogenic and tumor suppressor enhancers as well as the interplay between metabolism and epigenetics to unveil new therapeutic strategies.
• Being able to effectively work with mouse models in vivo and perform FACS analyses.
• Prepares written reports of the research experiments.
• Prepares grant proposals based on the research conducted.
• Gives oral presentations of the research.
• Assists with instructing and training students, fellows, lower-level professionals, and technicians in laboratory techniques, instrumentation, etc., to develop the skills necessary to perform required functions.

Salary

Minimum Salary 20,000

Mid Range Salary 90,000

Maximum Salary 200,000

Benefits

• 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 & Working Hours

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours Standard Hours 37.50

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

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. in a relevant science, finishing their training (following their residency and/or fellowship), who wish to prepare for careers in academic medicine.
• Consideration for interview will also be given to applicants who are completing their Ph.D. and/or M.D. in a relevant science, or training (following their residency and/or fellowship). Documentation of completion of the Ph.D. and/or M.D. in a relevant science, or training (following their residency and/or fellowship), must be provided prior to the commencement of employment.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with FACS analyses or the ability to effectively learn this technique will be needed.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in cancer biology research, preferred.
• Experience with mouse colony management and mouse experiments in vivo is highly preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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.

Special Conditions

Posting Number 26ST1217

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City New Brunswick

State NJ

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have or are you in the process of completing your Ph.D. and/or M.D. in a relevant science?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact Info)