Assistant Professor

Rutgers University

Newark (NJ)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 165,871

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employees and

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University, RBHS, and NJMS are inviting applications for junior to mid-level tenure-track faculty positions in cancer biology and related areas. The successful candidate will establish an innovative research program, collaborate across departments, and contribute to translational cancer research within a strong scholarly environment.

Qualifications include a doctoral degree, an outstanding publication record, and the ability to secure extramural funding.

Qualifications

PhD or equivalent with outstanding academic credentials and postdoctoral training.
Strong publication history and potential to obtain extramural funding for translational research.
Rank will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

Establish an independent and collaborative research program addressing significant questions.
Engage in cancer, cancer immunology, stem cell biology, aging, or related basic and translational areas.
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration with centers like CINJ and CII across campuses.

Skills

Strong publication history

Education

Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent)

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Department

Department NJMS - CCI - Cell Signaling Ce

Salary Details

A range of $90,000 - $165,871

Offer Information

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.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs

Posting Summary

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ), Center for Cell Signaling, and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School ( NJMS ) are jointly recruiting multiple junior to mid-level tenure-track faculty in all aspects of biology, including cancer and cancer immunology, stem cell biology including neural stem cell biology, aging, radiation effects, and metabolic and degenerative diseases that could complement and expand growing programs in basic and translational research. Recruited faculty will be expected to establish an innovative, independent and collaborative research program addressing significant and fundamental questions. NJMS areas of excellence include; oncology, cardiovascular biology, immunology and infectious disease, neuroscience including neurodegeneration and brain injury, and stem cells and regeneration. Interdisciplinary and translational approaches that establish collaborations with the Center for Immunity and Inflammation ( CII ), the CINJ consortium faculty, as well as faculty on the Newark and New Brunswick campuses, are encouraged. Faculty members will hold joint appointments in one or more academic or clinical departments, including the Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, The Department of Medicine, The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Medicine, The Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience, and The Department of Radiology. Faculty may also have joint appointments at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, one of only 45 NCI -designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, and the only such center in New Jersey. CINJ is a leader in basic, translational, population, and clinical cancer research and cancer treatment (www.cinj.org). The position will be supported by a competitive start-up package with exceptional candidates being considered for further support as Chancellor Scholars. Rutgers New Jersey Medical School is located in Newark, NJ and is part of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (http://rbhs.rutgers.edu/), a division of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Qualified candidates must have a doctoral degree (MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent), outstanding academic credentials, and have completed a postdoctoral fellowship or be a candidate for the NIH Director’s Early Independence Award. In addition, applicants must demonstrate the ability to obtain extramural funding for translational research. Rank will be commensurate with experience. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Position Status

Full Time

Posting Number

23FA0817

Posting Open Date

Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have a doctoral degree (MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent), outstanding academic credentials, and have completed competitive postdoctoral training with a strong publication history. In addition, applicants must have demonstrated potential to obtain extramural funding for basic or translational research. Rank will be commensurate with experience. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)

City Newark

State NJ

New Jersey Medical School, Center for Cell Signaling

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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