Recruitment/Posting Title Visiting Researcher Job Category Staff & Executive Department HU - p53 Signaling Pathways 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 Visiting Researcher in Radiation Oncology/Cancer Biology at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

The primary purpose of the Visiting Researcher position is to work under the direction of the principal investigator. Under direction, this position performs and assists with technical laboratory procedures and analyses in support of specialized research activities of the laboratory. The primary job is to conduct research investigation into the regulation and function of important signaling involved in cancer, in particular, tumor suppressor p53 and a multifunctional cytokine LIF.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Performs cellular and mouse experiments that are proposed in the grant, with a specific focus on the function of the p53 pathway in tumorigenesis and the regulation of the p53 pathway under the direction of the principal investigator. Responsible for maintaining research databases on the computer. Publishes scientific research papers/articles. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu. FLSA Exempt Grade 99S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary Annual Mid Range Salary Annual Maximum Salary Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Non-Union 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 NOT ELIGIBLE