Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Fellow Job Category Staff & Executive

• Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department CINJ-Behavioral Sciences 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 Medical Oncology/Behavioral Sciences at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

The primary purpose of the Postdoctoral Appointee position is to conduct and coordinate population research, including studies of health-related behaviors, beliefs, and policies focused on mitigating cancer risk, under the direct supervision and mentorship of Principal Investigator, Dr. Carolyn Heckman. Assists in ongoing NIH-funded research, with a particular focus on skin cancer prevention and tobacco control, digital interventions, dissemination and implementation science, data management and analysis, and especially writing and preparation of manuscripts and grant applications. Considerable opportunities for mentored professional development and training including analytic skills for quantitative and qualitative data, writing lead-author papers, and designing, applying for, and conducting grant-funded research (e.g., postdoc grants from the NJ Commission on Cancer Research).

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assists the principal investigator (PI) and study staff on all ongoing research.

• Assists the study PI with preparing, cleaning, and analyzing data and preparing manuscripts, reports, and presentations.

• Assists the PI with the preparation of grant proposals based on the research conducted.

• Gives oral presentations of the research.

• Acts as a role model for corporate integrity, customer service and improved quality.

• 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 0.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 0.000 Annual Maximum Salary 0.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description AAUP 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 ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Doctoral degree in public health, psychology (e.g., health, social, clinical, or counseling), or a related field.

• 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

• Strong record of publications and excellent writing and statistical skills.

• Effective oral and communication skills.

• Must be computer literate and proficient with database, analytics, and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Atlas.ti, and statistical packages such as SPSS or SAS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with institutional review boards (IRB).

• Prior experience in cancer prevention and control or psycho-oncology research is.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, or hearing. No special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Business office environment. Moderate noise. Potential for remote or hybrid work.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 22ST3379 Posting Open Date 09/12/2023 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

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Doctoral Degree in public health, psychology (e.g., health, social, clinical, or counseling), or a related field?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application