Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department CINJ-Surgical Gastroinstestinal Onc Overview

Our vision is to be a statewide, national and world leader of scientific discovery, transdisciplinary engagement, translation, patient care and education that improves outcomes for cancer patients and populations.

We will accomplish this by conducting innovative basic, clinical and population research and cutting-edge patient-centered care that expands our understanding of the etiology and biology of cancer; facilitates the rapid translation of laboratory-based discoveries into human studies; develops new approaches and interventions for cancer prevention that decrease cancer incidence and mortality; and develops new and better therapies to decrease suffering and mortality from cancer.

Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Caring, Perseverance.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Fellow for the Department of Surgical Oncology within Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Postdoctoral Fellow will assist with the conduct of cancer epidemiologic, health services and clinical studies and analyses in support of the specialized research activities of the laboratory. The Postdoctoral Fellow will perform professional and scientific research in the areas of cancer prevention and early diagnosis, especially in areas of epidemiological study designs, cancer development, risk factors, cancer epidemiology, blood biomarkers, statistical analyses and interpretation. This position seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to work closely with PI to develop protocols for grant and IRB submissions, enroll subjects onto studies, collect and manage study data, develop and administer surveys, collect study samples, oversee the storage and analysis of samples, assist with analysis of data, and assist with preparation and submission of manuscripts.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Assist in the design, coordination and conduct of research projects.

Access and utilize data from large population-based data sets to develop and expand on research questions.

Comfortable running basic statistical programs to present data both numerically and graphically.

Manage participant recruitment and enrollment at CINJ and other study sites.

Assist PI in survey development and administer surveys to study participants.

Assists in preparing and submitting research related regulatory documents to the IRB including initial application, annual progress reports, consent forms, amendments and modifications for funded studies.

Maintains neat, thorough, and up-to-date records, files and laboratory research databases.

Be responsible for research specimen tracking, processing, organization, and analysis, maintain detailed records of all experiments and activities.

Assists with manuscript and presentation preparations.

Compiles and analyzes data with appropriate conclusions and plans for further investigation, publications, and grant applications. Will present data to PI and other lab members.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement 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 https:// uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https: // finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health- insurance.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D. and/or M.D. in a relevant science finishing their training (following their residency and/or fellowship) who wish to prepare for careers in academic medicine.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior research experience in health services, epidemiology, and/or clinical research experience including work with research subjects, collection of clinical samples, clinical data and familiarity with IRB requirements and regulatory documentation.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

Laboratory environment.

Moderate noise.

Exposure to blood, excrement, antineoplastic drugs, and possible exposure to infectious, communicable diseases, and radioactive materials.

Universal precautions are mandatory.

Exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 23ST0448

Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. 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.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: https:// uhr.rutgers.edu/non- discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

Do you have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. in a relevant science finishing your training (following your residency and/or fellowship) and wish to prepare for careers in academic medicine?

Yes

No

Are you computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint?

Yes

No

Do you have prior research experience in health services, epidemiology, and/or clinical research experience including work with research subjects, collection of clinical samples, clinical data and familiarity with IRB requirements and regulatory documentation?

Yes

No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application