Postdoctoral Fellow

Rutgers University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: New Brunswick, NEW JERSEY
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Fellow
Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department Epi-Cancer Health Disparity
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 Postdoctoral Fellow for the Cancer Health Equity and Engagement Division within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.  Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Postdoctoral Fellow will coordinate the conduct of cancer prevention and control research, including research involving cancer disparities and health equity, biobehavioral mechanisms and interventions, decision making and cancer genetic/genomic care delivery, and genomic risk communication in cancer survivors and individuals at risk for cancer. 
Among the key duties of this position are the following: 
  • Implementation and dissemination of ongoing research and obtaining preliminary data for grant submissions.
  • Data analysis.
  • Training and supervising staff and students.
  • Writing and submitting manuscripts in peer-related journals.
  • Development and writing of research grant applications.
  • Assists the Principal Investigator (PI) in ongoing research.
  • Assists the study and the PI with analyzing data and preparing manuscripts, reports, and presentations. 
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

Information about the benefits provided to Rutgers employees can be found at: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility None

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Doctoral degree in public health, psychology (e.g., health, social, clinical, or counseling), or a related field. 
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong record of publications and excellent writing and statistical skills.
  • Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience in cancer prevention and control or psycho-oncology research. 
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Lifting up to 25lbs. 


 
Special Conditions

Posting Number 21ST2902
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick
Location Details




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