Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Associate Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department CINJ-Surgical Gastroinstestinal Onc Overview 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.
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.
Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Cultivating Diversity, Respect and Caring, Perseverance. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate within Surgical Oncology Division of the Rutgers Cancer Institute. 
The Postdoctoral Associate position provides an opportunity to develop clinical and translational research skills in oncology through independent conduct of a significant project of larger translational research studies. Under the guidance and direction of the PI, this position is responsible for the design and conduct of highly specialized interventional and non-interventional research in gastrointestinal (GI) cancer epidemiology, health services research, clinical research, cancer control, and disparities.
This position is responsible for participating in the planning, development, and implementation of laboratory and research studies and clinical trials as assigned and approved by the principal investigator (PI). In addition, the Postdoctoral Associate will contribute to the PI’s grant proposals and write grant proposals on her/his own to acquire funding. Additional responsibilities of this position include devoting 20% of the time to research efforts of the Rutgers Cancer Institute Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Among the key duties for this position are the following:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, conducts research experiments to design and conduct highly specialized and technical research in the field of gastrointestinal (GI) cancer epidemiology, health services research, cancer control, and disparities. Contributes to the design and conduct of research studies and clinical trials, including study design, protocol development, patient recruitment, sample, and data collection. Supports studies using study samples, such as biomarker and microbiome analysis. Supports studies using databases, such as epidemiological studies and risk prediction modeling. Under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator, generates, compiles and presents data with appropriate conclusions, recommendations, etc. pertinent to research activity. 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