Visiting Researcher

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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:

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This is a 9 month appointment.