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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Associate I for the Surgical Oncology department within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.The Research Associate I position provides an opportunity to develop clinical and translational research skills in oncology through independent conduct of a significant project of larger translational research studies. Under the guidance and direction of the PI, this position is responsible for the design and conduct of highly specialized interventional and non-interventional research in gastrointestinal (GI) cancer epidemiology, health services research, clinical research, cancer control, and disparities. This position is responsible for participating in the planning, development, and implementation of laboratory and research studies and clinical trials as assigned and approved by the principal investigator (PI). In addition, the RA I will contribute to the PI's grant proposals and write grant proposals on her/his own to acquire funding. Additional responsibilities of this position include devoting 20% of the time to research efforts of the Rutgers Cancer Institute Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

The PI (Dr. In) is a GI surgical oncologist and the Chief Diversity Officer at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Her research focuses on strategies for early detection of gastric cancer (GC) in the US, particularly understanding GC risk factors for diverse US populations and exploring biomarkers for early detection of GC. She also focuses on understanding and developing interventions to reduce GI cancer outcome disparities.Among the key duties of this position are the following:

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.