Postdoctoral Position in Cancer Metabolism

Employer: Rutgers University

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey (US)

Salary: Salary is commensurate with NIH guidelines for postdoctoral trainees and fellows

Closing date: Jun 13, 2026

Discipline: Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

Job Type: Postdoc

Organization Type: Academia

Job Details

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Wei-Xing Zong. The lab studies cell metabolism in liver diseases and liver cancer, combining cell and animal models with biochemical and multi-omics approaches to dissect the molecular networks governing nitrogen metabolism in liver physiology and disease. Related recent publications: Sci Adv 2026 (PMID 41512056); PNAS 2024 (PMID 38513095); J Clin Invest 2022 (PMID 36256480); Cell Rep 2019 (PMID 31665640); Mol Cell 2016 (PMID 26942671). Mol Cell 2016 (PMID 26942676); Cell Metab. 2015 (PMID 26603296).

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field (recent graduates are encouraged to apply)
• Demonstrated record of scientific productivity and strong written and verbal communication skills

Why Rutgers?

• The Department of Chemical Biology, housed within the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University offers a rigorous and collaborative research environment
• The Rutgers Cancer Institute is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with state-of-the-art core facilities
• Opportunities for high-impact publications and comprehensive career development
• Located in Central New Jersey, with convenient access to New York City, Princeton, Philadelphia, Washington DC, offering rich cultural experiences and a relatively affordable cost of living
• Salary is commensurate with NIH guidelines for postdoctoral trainees and fellows

How to Apply

Applicants should apply to uhr.rutgers.edu (Rutgers University – New Brunswick), job posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/271266 and include a CV and names and contacts of three references. Questions should be directed to: Wei-Xing Zong, PhD. Email: zongwx@rutgers.edu