Visiting Researcher

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Oct 23, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Visiting Researcher
Job Category	Staff & Executive
Department	CINJ-Urology Oncology
Overview	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. 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. Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Cultivating Diversity, Respect and Caring, Perseverance.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Visiting Researcher within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. The Visiting Researcher will support the Urologic Oncology Department in data management, study recruitment and IRB submissions and projects. The Visiting Researcher will assist in developing protocols and managing study participant data and requirements. Among the key duties for this position are the following: Perform data analysis and prepare manuscripts. Publish studies in collaboration with the team. Regulatory Submission and IRB/SRB Approval: Manage, organize, and prepare regulatory documentation and submissions, primarily for institutional, multi-institutional, or collaborative industry translational projects. Communicate with IRB/SRB and regulatory staff and investigators. Streamline submissions of data use and material transfer agreements, optimizing collaboration with industry or other institutions for clinical and translational projects. Maintain database. Manage prospective registries for bladder, prostate, and kidney cancer, focusing on nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer. Coordinate with biobank to summarize inventories of specimens for use in translational studies. Recruit participants for the study. Assist in identification, consenting, and enrollment of patients.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	99S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	00.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.00
Annual Maximum Salary	0.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Temporary Assignments
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month
Position Pension Eligibility	None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	MD or PhD in Medicine or a related field is preferred.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Effective oral and communication skills. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications	Prior experience performing data analysis and preparing manuscripts is highly preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2494
Posting Open Date	10/23/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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