Postdoctoral Associate

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Postdoctoral Associate

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department
CINJ - Pediatric Hematology/On

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 Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

The Rutgers Cancer Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to join the Department of Pediatrics and Pathology. The Laboratory focuses on elucidating the functional genomics, molecular biology, and tumor immunology underlying rare hematological neoplasms and aberrant cell signaling. Utilizing multi-omics, mouse models (GEMMs/PDXs), and human biospecimens, the incumbent will conduct independent research to uncover novel therapeutic targets in collaboration with local and international partners. The Postdoctoral Associate will design, execute, and interpret computational analyses for large-scale genomic, transcriptomic, and epigenomic datasets (bulk, single-cell, and spatial). Primary responsibilities include developing sequencing pipelines, maintaining project databases, designing validation experiments, and drafting manuscripts and grant proposals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Conducts computational experiments and analyses to understand the molecular pathogenesis and immune microenvironment of cancers.
• Develops computational frameworks for coupling functional genomics techniques with computational analyses to understand the molecular pathogenesis of neoplastic hematopoiesis, the immunological microenvironment, and other hematological and solid neoplasms. Such models incorporate multi-omics high-throughput assays such as RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, MPRA, PC-HiC.
• Participates in the configuration and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment, including computers and servers, necessary for conduct of the project.
• Designs and helps execute validation experiments using current methods in molecular and cell biology.
• Prepares scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and generates written progress reports on research findings.
• Prepares grant proposals based on the research conducted.
• Presents oral and/or poster presentations of the research at local, national, and international academic meetings.
• Assists with instructing and training students, more junior fellows, lower-level professionals, and technicians in laboratory techniques, instrumentation, etc., to develop the skills necessary to perform required functions.

FLSA
Exempt

Grade

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
20,000

Mid Range Salary
90,000

Maximum Salary
200,000

Offer Information
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.

Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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.

Union Description
Post Docs - Regular Salaried

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Biomedical Sciences, or a related quantitative field or an M.D./Ph.D. / M.D. with a strong computational background.
• Consideration to interview will also be given to applicants who are in the process of completing the required PhD, MD, or PhD/MD degree. Documentation of the required PhD, MD, or PhD/MD degree completion must be provided prior to commencement of employment.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated research productivity and experience analyzing large-scale biological or genomic datasets. Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in scientific computing (e.g., R, Python, Linux/Unix environment).
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills; must be proficient in spoken and written English.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively is essential.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Must possess a strong foundation in cancer biology, statistics, and programming, alongside hands-on experience in variant calling and molecular data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced sequencing pipelines, variant calling workflows, or high-throughput assays (e.g., bulk/single-cell RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, spatial multi-omics).
• Strong background in cancer biology, cancer immunology, or hematological malignancies.
• Experience in configuring, building, and maintaining database architectures or custom computational tools.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position will be primarily in a computer based/dry lab environment. However, there is some wet lab work as well. Laboratory work environment, with moderate noise. Exposure to biological specimens (cells, blood, tissues etc.) with possible exposure to infectious diseases, exposure to hazardous chemicals including therapeutic drugs. Laboratory environment operates under mandatory universal safety precaution.

Special Conditions

Posting Details
Posting Number
26ST1831

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Downtown New Brunswick

City
New Brunswick

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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