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Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor -Tenure-Track/Tenured Facu

Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

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Position Details Recruitment/Posting Title:

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor - Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty (Multiple Positions)

Department:

RWJ-Psychiatry-IMHS-ZM1604

Salary Details:

A minimum of $114,622

Offer Information:

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including 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

Life insurance coverage

Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:

http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .

Posting Summary:

The Rutgers Center for Psychiatric Health & Genomics ( CPHG ,

https://cphg.rutgers.edu/ ) is conducting a cluster recruitment initiative for assistant/associate/full professors to lead four specific research programs focused on genomics and related areas of research on psychiatric disorders. The faculty will have an academic appointment in the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Department of Psychiatry.

The Rutgers

CPHG

is seeking faculty to lead new research programs in Genes and Environment, Neurodevelopment, Population Genetics, Mood and Anxiety, Psychosis, and OCD. The faculty will be expected to build and lead collaborative, interdisciplinary research teams focused on genomics in behavioral health, supported by robust extramural funding, leading to contributions to scholarship and advancements in medicine. Candidates are required to have training and expertise in the specific areas of their program.

Position Status:

Full Time

Posting Number:

25FA0164

Posting Open Date:

Posting Close Date:

01/05/2026

Posting Details:

Special Instructions to Applicants and other details are available via the posting link below.

Quick Link to Posting:

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/245215

Campus:

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus:

Piscataway (RBHS)

City:

Piscataway

State:

NJ

Location Details:

Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. In keeping with the mission of

CPHG

and supported by the

CPHG

Director, the faculty will seek to integrate these research initiatives systemwide as appropriate to include Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care ( UBHC ), University Correctional Health Care ( UCHC ), Rutgers New Jersey Medical School ( NJMS ), Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School ( RWJMS ) and Rutgers Brain Health Institute to further the strategic mission of the departments and the larger institution. Additionally, the faculty shall demonstrate leadership in genomics and health, evidenced through participation in and leadership of regional, national and international research consortia and partnership with government and public health entities. The faculty will develop and implement collaborative research, training, curricular and academic initiatives through

CPHG

and supported by significant extramural funding; participate in and lead regional, national and international research efforts in genomic health through production of academic scholarship and participation in professional academic associations and conferences, research consortia, and partnership with public and private funding agencies; and contribute to teaching and administrative duties within the Department of Psychiatry.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The candidate is required to have an MD or PhD in genomics or a related field. The candidate must have experience in leading collaborative, consortia-based research projects, a prior history of grant funding, and a productive manuscript record appropriate to faculty rank. Experience teaching and mentoring pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, medical students and/or resident trainees is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing, and driving. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert up to 15 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Laboratory and/or office environment. Moderate noise

Postings/Policies

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 proof of vaccination against Seasonal Influenza, unless exempt. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine applicable policies. Failure to comply may rescind the offer or result in termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. For additional information see the Non-Discrimination Statement:

http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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