Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Fellow Job Category Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department CINJ-Guo Lab 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 at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

The primary purpose of the Postdoctoral Appointee position is to conduct research investigation to elucidate the mechanism of autophagy in regulating cancer metabolism and immune response for KRAS-driven lung tumorigenesis and therefore to provide potential treatment for KRAS-mutant lung under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. Performs research, experiments, and laboratory techniques of a specialized nature under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator. Drafts written reports for inclusion in manuscripts and grant proposals.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: Conducts research experiments to: 1. understand the mechanism of autophagy in regulating cancer metabolism and immune response for KRAS-mutant lung tumor growth and metastasis using genetically engineered mouse models and the state-of-the-art metabolomic and lipidomic analysis; 2. examine the efficacy of autophagy inhibition-directed combinational therapies, including immunotherapy and targeting therapy, using mouse models; 3. identify novel metabolic vulnerabilities in KRAS-mutant lung
cancer. Prepares written reports of the research experiments. Prepares grant proposals based on the research conducted. Prepares data for presentations and publications. Presents research results at laboratory and scientific meetings at the local and national level. Assists with the instructing and training of students, fellows, lower-level professionals and technicians in laboratory technicians, instrumentation, etc. to develop the skills necessary to perform the required functions. 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