New Brunswick, NJ, USA
3 days ago
Visiting Researcher
Recruitment/Posting Title Visiting Researcher Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department CINJ-Medical Immunology 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 Visiting Researcher within the Department of Medical Immunology at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

The Visiting Researcher will conduct research on tumor immunology with a focus on the discovery and development of T cell therapy for cancer, including tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and gene-engineered T cells. Interdisciplinary and translational approaches are encouraged.

Among the key duties for this position are the following:

Conducts multidisciplinary research in the area of tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy with a focus on the discovery and development of T cell therapy for cancer, including tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and gene-engineered T cells.  Prepares written reports of the research experiments. Prepares grant proposals based on the research conducted. Gives oral presentations of the research. 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 of New Jersey core values.  Performs other related duties as assigned.


Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. FLSA Exempt Grade 99S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 00.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 0.00 Annual Maximum Salary 0.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Temporary Assignments 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 None
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