Visiting Researcher

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Visiting Researcher within Radiation Oncology at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Visiting Researcher will conduct experimental and computational analyses to confirm the tissue specificity of selected ligands, enabling the development of new therapeutic agents and diagnostic tools for use in oncology and other diseases. The Visiting Researcher will support the project as it aims to create a comprehensive map of mammalian vasculature to identify and systematically validate tissue- or cell-specific peptides. By combining intravenous administration of phage-displayed peptide libraries in human and model organism subjects and next-generation, high-throughput sequencing to detect bound library peptides within tissues, the team will generate an integrated database of ligands.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and senior lab members, develops proficiency in appropriate scientific methods and experimental procedures.
• Assists senior lab members in the design and execution of research experiments.
• Assists in the preparation of materials for scientific submissions and publications.
• Assists with maintaining the Laboratory facilities, equipment, and instruments.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers' regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in a biological sciences or a relevant science required.
• Currently pursuing PhD in biological sciences or a relevant science.

City: Newark

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

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.

Special Conditions:

This is a 9 month appointment.