Postdoctoral Associate

Rutgers Cancer Institute - Cancer Metabolism and Immunology; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hu Laboratory at Rutgers Cancer Institute welcomes postdoctoral researchers to explore cancer metabolism, tumor microenvironment, and tumor immunology. Projects include p53 regulation and metabolism-immune interactions; collaborations across basic and translational cancer research in New Brunswick, NJ. Applicants should hold a Ph.D.

with relevant training and an active publication record. Experience with mouse models is desirable, and the lab emphasizes independent, collaborative work within

Qualifications

• PhD with training in molecular biology, cancer biology and/or cancer immunology and a publication record.
• Ability to pursue independent research while collaborating with a team.
• Experience with mouse models is desirable.

Skills

Independent research

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in molecular/cancer immunology

Tools

Molecular biology techniques

Biochemistry

Animal models

Immune profiling

Metabolomics

Bioinformatics

Job description

The Hu Laboratory at Rutgers Cancer Institute, Rutgers University–New Brunswick invites applications for postdoctoral researchers to join our team investigating fundamental and translational questions in cancer biology. Our research centers on cancer metabolism, tumor microenvironment, tumor immunology, and tumor suppressor signaling. Current projects investigate: 1) the regulation and function of p53 and gain-of-function p53 mutants in cancer; and 2) how tumor suppressors, including p53 and its target genes, regulate cancer metabolism, tumor-immune interactions, and cancer cachexia.

Selected publications:
Nature Communications: 2025, 16:1762; 2024, 15:627, 137; 2021, 12:3371; 2017, 8:1823; 2014, 5:5218
Nature Metabolism: 2022, 4:1830
Cell Stem Cell: 2023, 30:1520
J Clin Invest: 2023, 133; 2020, 130:3253
Blood: 2022, 140:2076
Genes & Development: 30:1956; 31:1641
Cell Death & Differentiation: 21:1792; 22:1824

More information: https://www.cinj.org/WenweiHuLab

Qualifications: Applicants should hold a Ph.D. with training in molecular biology, cancer biology, and/or cancer immunology and a publication record commensurate with their career stage. We welcome highly motivated scientists who can pursue research independently while contributing to a collaborative team. Experience with mouse models is desirable.

The Hu Lab provides an interdisciplinary environment spanning basic and translational cancer research, with access to approaches including molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, animal models, immune profiling, metabolomics, and bioinformatics. Postdoctoral researchers benefit from the broad scientific community and career development opportunities across Rutgers. New Brunswick is also conveniently located near New York City and Philadelphia.