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New Brunswick, NJ | United States

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Position Summary:

The primary purpose of the Visiting Researcher Scholar position is to work under the direction of the principal investigator. The visiting researcher will work in the area of molecular cancer biology and signaling transduction. The current focus of the lab is the function of p53 in cellular metabolism, the functional study of several novel p53 target genes, and their contribution to tumor suppression. Through above functional and mechanistic studies, we aim to further understand the functions of p53 and identify new molecules in the p53 pathway for potential therapeutic intervention.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Works under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Perform functional and mechanistic studies and experiments that are proposed in the grant, with specific focus on the function of the p53 pathway in tumorigenesis and the regulation of the p53 pathway under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Must possess effective oral and written communication skills and ability to publish scientific research papers/articles and written reports and oral presentations of research experiments.
• 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.
• Acts as a role model for corporate integrity, customer service and improved quality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• PhD in molecular biology and/or cellular biology or related field.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : 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.

Posting Number: 23ST2016

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