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Postdoctoral Associate

Rutgers Cancer Institute - Cancer Metabolism and Immunology logoRutgers Cancer Institute - Cancer Metabolism and Immunology
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Deadline: 22 Dec 2026
Posted: Sep 24, 2026

NL Highlights

Investigate fundamental and translational questions in cancer biology, focusing on cancer metabolism, tumor microenvironment, tumor immunology, and tumor suppressor signaling.
Conduct independent research on the regulation of p53 and its role in cancer, metabolism, and immune interactions.
Contribute to a collaborative, interdisciplinary team utilizing advanced research techniques including metabolomics and bioinformatics.

Details

Reference

12864940

Salary & Funding

Starting from $63,480 annually, commensurate with relevant postdoctoral research experience

Duration

Fixed term

Contact Info

Wenwei Hu, Ph.D., Rutgers Cancer Institute, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08903, Email: wh221@cinj.rutgers.edu

Eligibility

Ph.D. with training in molecular biology, cancer biology, and/or cancer immunology
Publication record commensurate with career stage
Highly motivated scientist
Ability to pursue research independently

Next Steps

1
Send a CV
2
Send contact information for three references

Opportunity Overview

Postdoctoral Associate

Rutgers Cancer Institute - Cancer Metabolism and Immunology

Job Details

The Hu Laboratory at Rutgers Cancer Institute, Rutgers University New Brunswick invites applications for postdoctoral researchers to join our team investigating fundamental and translational questions in cancer biology. Our research centers on cancer metabolism, tumor microenvironment, tumor immunology, and tumor suppressor signaling. Current projects investigate: 1) the regulation and function of p53 and gain-of-function p53 mutants in cancer; and 2) how tumor suppressors, including p53 and its target genes, regulate cancer metabolism, tumor-immune interactions, and cancer cachexia.

Selected publications:

  • Nature Communications:
  • 2025, 16:1762
  • 2024, 15:627, 137
  • 2021, 12:3371
  • 2017, 8:1823
  • 2014, 5:5218
  • Nature Metabolism:
  • 2022, 4:1830
  • Cell Stem Cell:
  • 2023, 30:1520
  • J Clin Invest:
  • 2023, 133
  • 2020, 130:3253
  • Blood:
  • 2022, 140:2076
  • Genes & Development: 30:1956; 31:1641
  • Cell Death & Differentiation: 21:1792; 22:1824

More information:

https://www.cinj.org/WenweiHuLab

Qualifications:

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. with training in molecular biology, cancer biology, and/or cancer immunology and a publication record commensurate with their career stage. We welcome highly motivated scientists who can pursue research independently while contributing to a collaborative team. Experience with mouse models is desirable.

The Hu Lab provides an interdisciplinary environment spanning basic and translational cancer research, with access to approaches including molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, animal models, immune profiling, metabolomics, and bioinformatics. Postdoctoral researchers benefit from the broad scientific community and career development opportunities across Rutgers. New Brunswick is also conveniently located near New York City and Philadelphia.

To apply:

Please send a CV and contact information for three references to:

Wenwei Hu, Ph.D.

Rutgers Cancer Institute, Rutgers University

New Brunswick, NJ 08903

Email: wh221@cinj.rutgers.edu