Radiation Oncology Physician Scientist; Tenure Track (Assistant to Associate Professor)

Rutgers, International; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 362,000 - 443,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University’s Department of Radiation Oncology at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey invites applications for a physician-scientist tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The role emphasizes excellence in clinical practice and a developing research portfolio.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Rutgers Cancer Institute, access state-of-the-art resources, and pursue extramural funding to advance translational and clinical programs in

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required and board certified/eligible in Radiation Oncology.
• Active NJ Medical License or eligible for NJML.
• Strong publication record and ability to obtain extramural funding.
• Rank commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Tenure track faculty position at Assistant or Associate Professor level with clinical, education, and research duties.
• Collaborate with Rutgers Cancer Institute programs to access resources and integrated cancer care opportunities.
• Lead or participate in translational research and clinical trials in Radiation Oncology.

Skills

Strong publication record

Extramural funding ability

Education

MD/DO

Board certified/eligible in Radiation Oncology

Job description

Radiation Oncology Physician Scientist; Tenure Track (Assistant to Associate Professor)

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Applicants should submit a CV, a cover letter detailing how the candidate’s work will contribute to the Rutgers Cancer Institute Mission, a research statement, and list 3 references with contact information or upload reference letters.

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Radiation Oncology Physician Scientist; Tenure Track (Assistant to Associate Professor)

Department Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Salary Details A minimum of $402,703 for assistant professor. Salary commensurate with rank

Posting Status Full Time

Posting Number 25FA0800

Posting Open Date 08/19/2025

Posting Close Date 07/01/2027

Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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 The Department of Radiation Oncology at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Rutgers Cancer Institute is seeking applications for a physician-scientist faculty position. This is a tenure track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level that requires excellence in clinical practice and demonstrated accomplishments in scientific research. In addition to education, clinical, and research responsibilities, this faculty position will collaborate closely with other Rutgers Cancer Institute programs, accessing state-of-the-art resources and integrated cancer care opportunities.

The Rutgers Cancer Institute oncology service line is the largest academic health care system in NJ with a service area covering nine counties and a population of five million people. The Institute is the only NCI‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the state of NJ, and operates the recently completed Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center—a 12 story, 520,000 square foot freestanding cancer hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. The department leads clinical and translational programs in MR‑Linac based adaptive radiotherapy, IMRT / IGRT , SBRT , Brachytherapy, GKRS , Proton therapy, and Radiopharmaceutical therapy.

Candidates must have an MD/DO degree, be board certified/eligible in Radiation Oncology, and be eligible for a NJ Medical License. Candidates should also possess a strong publication record and the capacity to obtain extramural research funding. For more information about our department, please visit: https://sites.rutgers.edu/cinj-radiation-oncology/ . For additional information or to apply please contact: [e-mail] .

Qualifications

• MD/DO
• Board certified/eligible in Radiation Oncology
• Active NJML or qualify for NJML
• Strong publication record and the capacity to obtain extramural research funding.
• Rank will be commensurate with experience.

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Posting Specific Questions

• Required Documents
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Statement
• Optional Documents
  • List of Professional References (contact Info)
  • Other Documents (4)

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