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. 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