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New Brunswick, NJ | United States

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Position 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. 

Minimum Education and Experience:

• A master's degree in human physiology, surgery, and/or cellular biology or a related field.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

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. 

Posting Number: 24ST0170

About Rutgers University

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.

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