Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Postdoctoral Associate |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) |
| Department |
CINJ-Ped Hematology/Oncology |
| 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
Cultivating Diversity: making conscientious efforts in all we do to ensure that our leadership, scientists, clinicians, supporting staff, and trainees reflect the rich diversity of the state of New Jersey and the patient populations and communities we serve
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 the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Division of the Rutgers Cancer Institute.
The Postdoctoral Associate will be responsible for leading research investigations in the malignant transformation of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)-associated nerve sheath tumors, under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. The Postdoctoral Associate will design, conduct, and execute research experiments and draft written reports to be included in peer-reviewed manuscripts. The Postdoctoral Associate will also be responsible for participating in the planning, development, and implementation of laboratory and research studies as assigned and approved by the Principal Investigator. In addition, the Postdoctoral Associate will contribute to the Principal Investigator's grant proposals and write grant proposals on her/his own to acquire funding.
Among the key duties for this position are the following:
- Designs, executes, and analyzes research experiments relevant to the field of cancer biology and pediatric sarcoma, under the direction of Principal Investigator. May use animal models and clinical specimens collected from patients.
- Under the direction of the Principal Investigator: investigates, reviews, modifies, develops, and tests new analytical procedures and methodologies.
- Contributes written reports in the format of peer-reviewed manuscripts and grant proposal, in a timely manner.
- Contributes to writing research protocols and protocol amendments as required for IRB and IACUC approval.
- Keeps detailed records of experimental procedures.
- Assists the Principal Investigator with development and writing of research grant proposals.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Hours Per Week |
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| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
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| Position Salary |
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| Annual Minimum Salary |
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| Annual Mid Range Salary |
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| Annual Maximum Salary |
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| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Union Description |
Post Docs - Regular Salaried |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
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| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree in Cancer Biology, Precision Cancer Medicine, or a relevant biomedical science.
- Experience in animal work, molecular biology techniques, cancer biology, epigenetics, pediatric solid tumor, and working with patient samples and large datasets is required.
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Must possess effective written and oral communication skills.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively is also essential.
- Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge of bioinformatics and hands-on experience with next generation sequencing data analysis.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
- No special vision requirements.
- Lifting up to 25 lbs.
- 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.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST0115 |
| Posting Open Date |
01/16/2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Rutgers University - New Brunswick |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
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It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
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Jan 16, 2025