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Job summary

Rutgers is seeking an Assistant Professor to join the NJMS-Cancer Center, focusing on independent research in cancer biology and related fields. Candidates should hold a doctoral degree and demonstrate a strong potential for obtaining research funding, with the opportunity to collaborate across departments. The position includes a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits
Employee and dependent educational benefits
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs

Qualifications

  • Completed postdoctoral fellowship or candidate for NIH Director's Early Independence Award.
  • Outstanding academic credentials and a strong publication history.
  • Demonstrated potential to obtain extramural funding for research.

Responsibilities

  • Establish an independent research program in cancer biology.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams at the Cancer Center.
  • Teach and mentor students and residents.

Skills

Research Funding
Collaboration
Scientific Publication

Education

Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, MD/PhD)

Job description

Position Details



Position 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.


























Recruitment/Posting TitleAssistant Professor
DepartmentNJMS-Cancer Center
Salary DetailsA range of $90,000 - $165,871
Offer Information
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

  • 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

  • Life insurance coverage

  • Employee discounts programs


For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
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. The recently announced extension of the Rutgers Faculty Diversity Hiring Initiative highlights Rutgers's financial commitment to attracting and retaining a world-class faculty that embodies our dedication to diversity and inclusion.

The application package should include, in a single pdf file: (1) A one -page Cover Letter outlining the relevance of research experience and interests to the position description, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a Statement of the current and proposed research plan (three-page maximum), and (4) contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin in September 2024 and will continue until the positions have been lled.
Position StatusFull Time
Posting Number23FA0817
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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. The recently announced extension of the Rutgers Faculty Diversity Hiring Initiative highlights Rutgers financial commitment to attracting and retaining a world-class faculty that embodies our dedication to diversity and inclusion.






























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The application package should include, in a single pdf file: (1) A one-page Cover Letter outlining relevance of research experience and interests to position description, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) Statement of current and proposed research plan (three page maximum), and (4) contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin in July 2023 and will continue until the positions have been lled.
























New Jersey Medical School, Center for Cell Signaling


Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Postinghttps://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/208198
CampusRutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location CampusNewark (RBHS)
CityNewardk
StateNJ
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.






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.







Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. 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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