Postdoctoral Associate (2 Openings)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits including defined‑

Educational benefits for employees and

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers Cancer Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct advanced research in pharmaceutical sciences and translational cancer biology, with a focus on tumor microenvironment signaling, perineural invasion, and resistance mechanisms in prostate cancer. The role includes designing experiments, evaluating targeted therapies, and contributing to manuscript preparation.

The candidate will mentor trainees, present findings at conferences, and help drive project milestones within a

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or an MD required. Candidates near completion may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct translational cancer biology research focusing on tumor microenvironment signaling.
• Perform in vivo xenograft studies to evaluate targeted therapies in prostate cancer models.
• Synthesize data to draft manuscripts and present findings at conferences.
• Mentor trainees and assist in driving project milestones and grant objectives.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

PhD in Biology or MD

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Postdoctoral Associate (2 Openings)

Job Category: Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department: CINJ - Cancer Pharmacology

FLSA: Exempt

Minimum Salary: 20,000

Mid Range Salary: 90,000

Maximum Salary: 200,000

Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status: Full Time

Standard Hours: 37.50

Work Arrangement: This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description: Post Docs - Regular Salaried

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

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. 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 Cancer Pharmacology at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct advanced research in pharmaceutical sciences and translational cancer biology, focusing on tumor microenvironment signaling, perineural invasion, and therapeutic resistance mechanisms in prostate cancer. The role involves designing and executing complex experimental studies involving drug target evaluation, molecular pharmacology, cell culture models, and in vivo xenografts to evaluate targeted therapeutic strategies. Additionally, the scholar will synthesize experimental data to draft manuscripts, present findings at scientific conferences, mentor trainees, and assist in driving project deliverables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Research & Experimental Design:

• Target & Resistance Evaluation: Conduct advanced research in pharmaceutical sciences and translational cancer biology, focusing on tumor microenvironment signaling, perineural invasion, and mechanisms of therapeutic resistance in prostate cancer.
• Experimental Execution: Design and execute complex experimental studies, including drug target evaluation, molecular pharmacology assays, cell culture models, and in vivo xenograft models to evaluate novel targeted therapeutic strategies.

Data Analysis & Scientific Communication:

• Publication & Writing: Synthesize and analyze complex experimental data to draft high-quality manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.
• Conference Presentations: Present research findings at internal seminars and major national/international scientific conferences.

Mentorship & Project Management:

• Trainee Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate trainees in experimental protocols and lab techniques.
• Project Execution: Assist in driving overall project deliverables to ensure research milestones and grant objectives are met efficiently.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• PhD in Biology or a relevant science or an MD required.
• Consideration to interview will also be given to applicants who are in the process of completing their PhD degree in Biology or a relevant science or MD degree. Documentation of the required degree completion must be provided prior to commencement of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively is also essential.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Interaction with RUTGERS, RWJMS, CINJ, and RWJUH management, administrative, clinical and laboratory staff.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Laboratory work environment, with moderate noise. Exposure to biological specimens (cells, blood, tissues etc.) with possible exposure to infectious diseases, exposure to hazardous chemicals including therapeutic drugs. Laboratory environment operates under mandatory universal safety precaution.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST1856

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Downtown New Brunswick

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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