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Visiting Researcher-March 2024

New Brunswick

Mar 28, 2026

About Visiting Researcher

　　Position Details

　　Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Visiting Researcher
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department	CINJ - Basic Research
Overview	Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer- focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities. CORECuriosity and Discovery. Collaboration. Cultivating Diversity. Caring. Perseverance.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Visiting Researcher for the Cancer Institute of New Jersey. The primary purpose of the Visiting Research Scholar position is to work under the direction of the principal investigator. The visiting researcher will work in the field of Cancer Epigenetics within the Cancer Metabolism and Immunology program. The primary objective of the project is to study the function of key epigenetic regulators that are highly mutated in human cancer, including KDM5C in kidney cancer, ARID2 in melanoma, and/or KDM6A in bladder cancer. These studies will be conducted through the utilization of vertebrate animal models and cultured cell lines.The visiting researcher will be responsible for designing, conducting, and analyzing results of molecular cloning, gene expression analyses, cell culture work, tumor xenograft and allograft in mice, and genetically engineered mouse models. The research activities will be conducted primarily in a wet lab setting and will involve various molecular methodologies such as qRT-PCR, FACS, IHC, IF, Western Blotting, Cell Culture, and animal handling.Among the key duties of the position are the following: Works under the direction of the principal investigator. Performs functional and mechanistic studies and experiments, in the areas of cancer epigenetics, specifically to study the function of several top mutated epigenetic genes in human cancer and their mechanisms. Collaborates with other team members; maintain accurate and detailed records of experimental procedures, results, and observations. Publishes scientific research papers/articles and written reports and oral presentations of research experiments. Incumbent expected to contribute to scholarly activity to present research in high-impact publications, patent applications, and conference presentations. Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Understands, demonstrates and models the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey core values. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers's compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Interest policy. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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 .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month
Position Pension Eligibility	NOT ELIGIBLE

　　Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	A master's degree in human physiology, surgery, and/or cellular biology or a related field.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	The ability to work both independently and collaboratively is also essential. Effective oral and written communication skills are required. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in mouse handling and tissue processing.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs. Lab environment. Moderate noise. Exposure to blood, excrement, antineoplastic drugs and possible exposure to infectious and communicable diseases. Universal precautions are mandatory. Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Special Conditions

　　Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0170
Posting Open Date	01/24/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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