Job description
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Postdoctoral Fellow
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department
Cancer Institute of New Jersey
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.
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 Cancer Health Equity & Engagement at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.
The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, invites applications from motivated individuals to a post-doctoral scholar position in cancer health disparities and survivorship research. This position is designed to prepare researchers for careers as independent investigators engaged in cancer prevention, control, and disparities research. Our team has expertise in biobehavioral and cancer care delivery research in the areas of genetic risk communication and testing, cancer screening, health disparities and cancer survivorship. We are conducting several large NIH and American Cancer Society funded behavioral and health services trials (precision oncology, genetic counseling, and testing ehealth interventions, lung cancer screening, and mind-body interventions) in demographically diverse populations.
The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, invites applications from motivated individuals to a post-doctoral scholar position in cancer health disparities and survivorship research. This position is designed to prepare researchers for careers as independent investigators engaged in cancer prevention, control, and disparities research. Our team has expertise in biobehavioral and cancer care delivery research in the areas of genetic risk communication and testing, cancer screening, health disparities and cancer survivorship. We are conducting several large NIH and American Cancer Society funded behavioral and health services trials (precision oncology, genetic counseling, and testing ehealth interventions, lung cancer screening, and mind-body interventions) in demographically diverse populations.
The postdoctoral scholar will actively participate in these funded transdisciplinary studies, and contribute to the scientific aspects including study design, implementation, and dissemination of findings. The post-doctoral scholar will have opportunities to work on first authored manuscripts, develop new studies and to learn about grant writing including career development grants. The successful candidate will primarily work with Dr. Anita Kinney, who has a track record of sustained NIH funding and mentoring. The postdoc scholar will have opportunities to learn about cancer health disparities, randomized controlled and pragmatic trials, implementation science, ehealth interventions (e.g., AI enabled conversational agents), community participatory research strategies, and biomarkers.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Implementation and dissemination of ongoing research and obtaining preliminary data for grant submissions.
- Training and supervising 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 PI with analyzing data and preparing manuscripts, reports, and presentations.
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.
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
- Applicants must have a doctoral degree in a behavioral, social science, nursing, public health, or medicine (with a master’s degree), be committed to a career in cancer control and disparities research and be US citizens or permanent legal residents.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Effective oral and communication 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
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS
: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : Office environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions
- Support for software and conference travel is available.
- Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Posting Details
Posting Number
22ST3749
Posting Open Date
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
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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