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Rutgers The State University Postdoctoral Associate in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Associate
Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department CINJ-Sys Biol-Gen Instabil-SD
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 Division of Medical Informatics, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. The Postdoctoral Associate in the group of the Principal Investigator will be involved in cancer research at Rutgers, and in this role will advance knowledge for better diagnosis, stratification, and treatment of cancer. Dr. De's group has particular interest in cancer evolution, cancer progression, and treatment, and the candidate is expected to contribute in one or more of these areas. There will be opportunities to work in an interdisciplinary team both in clinical and research settings on a variety of high impact, cutting edge projects. More information about research projects and publications in De-lab can be found at http://www.sjdlab.org/.Among the key duties for this position are the following:
  • Performs research for better diagnosis, stratification, and treatment of cancer in the settings of basic and translational research.
  • Writes publications and reports of the research.
  • Gives oral presentations of the research at seminars and meetings.
  • Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Understands, demonstrates and models the Rutgers Cancer Institute core values.
  • Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers's compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Interest policy.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA Exempt
Grade
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
Annual Mid Range Salary
Annual Maximum Salary
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.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • PhD in a relevant science.
  • Qualified candidates must be in the process of completing or have finished the training for Ph.D. and/or M.D. Candidates must provide proof all requirements have been fulfilled before their position start date.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • 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.
  • Must have team working, problem solving skills, and adaptability to changes in technological and scientific directions.
Preferred Qualifications
  • PhD in biology, biotechnology, pharmacology, computational, statistical, mathematical sciences, or related areas, preferred.
  • Candidates who have experience working with next generation sequencing datasets, integrative analysis of large datasets, and running software on a cluster. Exposure to cancer genomics data is also preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.
  • Primarily working with computers. Laboratory environment. Moderate noise. Potential exposure to blood, excrement, antineoplastic or hazardous molecules and possible exposure to infectious and communicable pathogens. Universal precautions are mandatory.
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST2924
Posting Open Date 12/20/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
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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