Academic Jobs | Post Doctoral Fellow job at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Post Doctoral Fellow
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	CINJ-Ped Hematology/Oncology
Overview	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.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. The primary purpose of the Postdoctoral Appointee position is to conduct research investigation into psychosocial aspects of pediatric, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivorship under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, Katie Devine, PhD. Duties include assisting with: 1) conduct of problem-solving skills training intervention for young adults with cancer as part of NIH-funded research study; 2) implementation of ongoing research and obtaining preliminary data for grant submissions; 3) data management and analysis; 4) training and supervising staff and students; 5) writing and submitting manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals; and 6) development and writing of research grant applications. Considerable opportunities exist for mentored professional development including analytic skills for quantitative and qualitative data, randomized controlled trials, writing lead-author papers, and designing, applying for, and conducting NIH-funded research. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assist the principal investigator (PI) in ongoing research, including delivery of a problem-solving skills training intervention. Assist the PI with analyzing data and preparing manuscripts, reports, and presentations. Assist the PIs with the development and writing of research grant proposals. Present research results at local and national meetings. Assist the PI with training and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
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

Minimum Education and Experience	Doctoral degree in psychology (e.g., clinical, counseling, health), public health, or a related field.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications	PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program. Prior experience in cancer prevention and control or psycho-oncology research
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Business office environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Number	21ST3909
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
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