Visiting Researcher

Mar 04, 2026

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

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.

• Conduct multidisciplinary 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, under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Prepare written reports of the research experiments.
• Prepare grant proposals based on the research conducted.
• Give 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.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 99S

Salary Details $11,250 over a 6 month period

Minimum Salary $25,000

Mid Range Salary $125,000

Maximum Salary $250,000

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…