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Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Vision, Mission and Core Values:

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.

CORE Values: Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Caring, Perseverance.

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Radiation Oncology department at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

The primary purpose of the Postdoctoral Appointee position is to conduct independent laboratory research under the direction of the principal investigator. The research interest of the Hu lab is to study the development and progression of cancer, including cancer metastasis, cancer metabolic reprogramming and tumor microenvironment. Specific research directions in the lab include: 1) the regulation and function of tumor suppressor p53 and its gain-of-function mutants in cancer; 2) the role of tumor suppressors, including p53 and its target genes, in tumor microenvironment and tumor immunology.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Works under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• Carries out various experimental and bioinformatics studies in the area of 1) the regulation and function of tumor
  suppressor p53 and its gain-of-function mutants in cancer; 2) the role of tumor suppressors, including p53 and its
  target genes, in tumor microenvironment, metabolic reprogramming and tumor immunology.
• Prepares written reports of research experiments.
• Prepares grant proposals based on research conducted.
• Gives oral presentations of the research.

Information about the benefits provided to Rutgers employees can be found at: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview

• A new or recent PhD Degree and strong background in molecular biology and cancer biology.
• Candidates in all but degree (ABD) status will also be considered.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to publish scientific research papers/articles.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.