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Posted: 29-Jul-23

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey

Salary: Open

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Academic/Faculty
Other - Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: 137666

Position Summary:

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, a National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School seek a cancer epidemiology and/or health outcomes researcher with interest in cancer health disparities and/or survivorship. The academic rank for this tenure-track position is open rank and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The academic appointment will be in the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School with a resident faculty appointment at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Opportunity for joint appointment with the Rutgers School of Public Health exists.
The successful candidate will: have NIH-funding (or very strong potential for such funding) in cancer focused research; have a sustained focus on cancer epidemiology and/or health outcomes research, be motivated to contribute to a vibrant and collaborative environment of scholars from the basic, clinical and populations sciences; and interest and experience in mentoring students and/or junior faculty. Preference will be given to candidates with a deep understanding of and commitment to cancer health disparities and in the conduct of transdisciplinary cancer research. The selected individual will also be inspired to capitalize on opportunities for collaborations within Rutgers schools/institutes across campus, Princeton University, Rutgers RWJBarnabas Health System, and a wide array of community organizations throughout the state of New Jersey. The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey has exceptional research resources including the New Jersey State Cancer Registry, ORIEN (Oncology Research Information Exchange Network), and shared resources including: 1) Biostatistics, 2) Population Research Support, 3) Immune Monitoring and Advanced Genetics; 4) Biomedical Informatics; 5) Biospecimen Repository and Histopathology Service; and 6) Metabolomics.
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center located in New Brunswick, NJ, and RWJBarnabas Health, the state's largest health care delivery system, partner to deliver high-quality and sophisticated oncology care to patients close to home. This integrated cancer care model combines the strength of both entities, offering access to the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options for adult and pediatric cancer patients, including clinical trials, immunotherapy, proton therapy, precision medicine, CAR T-cell therapy and cardio-oncology. Unique opportunities exist for collaborations between clinical and research programs, including clinical trials research, cancer chemoprevention, clinical and basic pharmacology, and Phase 1 clinical trials. Visit www.cinj.org .
Rutgers Cancer Institute is committed to retaining, recruiting, and developing outstanding faculty, staff, and students, including those traditionally underrepresented in medicine in faculty, staff, and student bodies. It aspires to be an agent of progress in advancing equality and justice while improving healthcare access and reducing healthcare disparities. Faculty will have the exciting opportunity to be involved in teaching activities for medical students and residents as well as targeted lectures in their area of expertise.
For questions on this position or to learn more about our available positions, please contact the Rutgers Cancer Institute Faculty Recruitment Office at facultyaffairs@cinj.rutgers.edu .
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Minimum Education and Experience:

The successful applicant will be expected to establish an innovative, independent, collaborative and extramurally funded research program. Candidates should possess a doctoral degree in epidemiology or related field with a strong publication record, and a history of external grant funding (or demonstrated potential to obtain funding) in cancer-relevant research. Preference will be given to candidates with peer-reviewed funding. Strong preference will be given to applicants with an established track record in interdisciplinary collaboration as well as innovative ideas and experience from which to build a strong extramurally funded research program. Involvement in initiatives/projects focused in supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion preferred.

Posting Number: 21FA0879

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