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Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Fellow
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	CINJ-Radiation Oncology-Admin
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 Postdoctoral Fellow in Radiation Oncology 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, Dr. Cristina Montagna. The research interest of the Montagna lab is to conduct cancer research affecting a variety of tissues to analyze experiments relative to the understanding of molecular mechanisms of tumor initiation and progression. The Montagna Lab at Rutgers Cancer Institute leverages multiple experimental approaches. Including single-cell genomics by next-generation sequencing, in situ single-cell analyses of DNA and RNA by Fluorescent in situ Hybridization (FISH), and CRISPR gene editing to induce genomic instability and study its consequences on tumor transformation and therapy response. The candidate will have the opportunity to join a highly translational laboratory that seeks to identify underlying mechanisms of tumorigenesis and translate these findings into improved personalized therapeutic strategies for treating breast and cervical cancer. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Works under the direction of the principal investigator (PI). Assists the PI and study staff on all ongoing research that carries out various experimental and bioinformatics studies in cancer research to analyze experiments relative to understanding how genomic instability promotes tumorigenesis. Aids the study PI with preparing, cleaning, analyzing data, and preparing manuscripts, reports, and presentations. Performs numerous experimental approaches, including single-cell genomics by next-generation sequencing, in situ single-cell analyses of DNA and RNA, and CRISPR gene editing to induce genomic instability and study its consequences on tumor initiation, progression, and therapy response. Prepares written reports of research experiments. Prepares grant proposals based on research conducted. Gives oral presentations of the research. Must possess effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to publish scientific research papers/articles.
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 http://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	Post-Doctoral Appointee candidate should have a recent Ph.D. degree relevant to biology or molecular biology area. Qualified candidates must be in the process of completing or have finished the training for Ph.D. and/or M.D. Candidates must provide proof all requirements have been fulfilled before their position start date.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Effective oral and written communication skills are required. 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.
Preferred Qualifications	Strong background in molecular biology and cancer biology. Expertise in computational biology.
Equipment Utilized	Equipment Utilized: Standard lab equipment; computer software/hardware; presentation software; microscopes
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25lbs. Work Environment: Laboratory work environment, with moderate noise. Exposure to biological specimens (cells, blood, tissues, etc.) with possible exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous chemicals, including therapeutic drugs. The laboratory environment operates under mandatory universal safety precautions.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	22ST3748
Posting Open Date	08/25/2023
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

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