Postdoctoral Researcher

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