Visiting Researcher

Company: Rutgers University
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Visiting Researcher within Cancer Pharmacology at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Visiting Researcher will support the senior lab staff with conducting research experiments in the area of Cancer Pharmacology. Within the Herranz Lab, the Visiting Researcher will conduct research on the dissection of the interplay between metabolism and epigenetics in T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T- ALL ) and additional leukemias using mouse models. The Visiting Researcher will draft written reports for inclusion in manuscripts and grant proposals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Conducts multidisciplinary research on the dissection of the interplay between metabolism and epigenetics in Tcell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T- ALL ) and additional leukemias using mouse models, under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. Prepares written reports of the research experiments. Prepares grant proposals based on the research conducted. Gives oral presentations of the research. 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 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. Overview RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION , MISSION , AND CORE VALUES : VISION : Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves. MISSION : Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities. CORE VALUES : Curiosity and Discovery : encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge Integrity : earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection Collaboration : approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge Respect and Caring : consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions Perseverance : maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals Preferred Qualifications Prior research experience preferred. Basic knowledge of T cell biology, tumor immunology, antigen presentation, T cell receptors, tumor antigens, immunotherapy, and bioinformatics processes for genomic and transcriptomic research is preferred.

Keywords: Rutgers University, Fairfield , Visiting Researcher, Science, Research & Development , New Brunswick, Connecticut