Rutgers University
Assistant or Associate Professor - Tenure Track
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
Overview
Posting Summary: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School invites applications for tenure-track positions at the assistant or associate professor level in the Department of Pharmacology. Successful candidates will join a group of colleagues conducting research across diverse disciplines, including cell signaling and growth control, gene expression, omics approaches to cancer and age-related disease, host-pathogen interactions, ion channel biophysics and electrophysiology, metabolic and liver disease, pulmonary medicine and translational pharmacology, therapeutic target development, and drug discovery. We value innovation, curiosity and collegiality, and seek candidates who address impactful questions in fundamental and/or translational science that complement and diversify the department\'s strengths. The research laboratories and offices for these faculty positions will be housed within medical school research facilities on the Piscataway (Busch) campus of RBHS and Rutgers. Successful candidates will be provided with a competitive start-up package, laboratory space, access to high-performance computing clusters and other core resources, and will be expected to develop and maintain a strong, externally funded research program and participate in collaborative projects with other Departments and Institutes at Rutgers. Major duties include developing an externally funded research program in fields related to human health, development and disease, and supporting Rutgers educational goals through teaching and service, including teaching professional, graduate and undergraduate students, and mentoring trainees. Teaching responsibilities will gradually increase to match the load of other tenure-track faculty. Interdisciplinary and translational research that collaborates with the Departments of Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, or Neurology, the Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science, the Rutgers Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine, the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, and other clinical RBHS departments are encouraged. Rutgers is located in central New Jersey with access to New York, Philadelphia, and the New Jersey shore within an hour. The medical school is integrated with a large research community and offers access to core facilities including genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, genome editing, confocal microscopy, human neuroimaging, and cryo-EM among others. Rutgers is affiliated with a large university spinoff biorepository and home to the Protein Data Bank. The position offers a path to participate in collaborative projects across Rutgers and related institutes and centers, with a strong emphasis on building an externally funded research program and contributing to education and service within the university. Responsibilities
Major duties and responsibilities include developing a robust, externally funded research program and conducting studies related to human health, development and disease. The role includes supporting the educational goals of Rutgers University through teaching and service, including participation in teaching professional, graduate, and undergraduate students, and mentorship of trainees. The successful candidates will gradually assume teaching responsibilities commensurate with the teaching load of other tenure-track faculty in the department. Collaboration with departments and institutes across Rutgers and RBHS is encouraged. Engagement with interdisciplinary programs and translational initiatives with clinical departments and Rutgers institutes is expected. Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
Requires a Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree, postdoctoral experience, a demonstrated record of significant research achievement, potential to make substantial contributions as an independent investigator, a commitment to teaching medical and graduate students, and mentorship of trainees. An outstanding publication record, consistent with training and experience, is required. Preferred Qualifications:
Junior candidates should show strong postdoctoral productivity and potential for developing an independent externally funded program. Mid-level candidates should have a sustained record of original research and established funding. Licenses/Certifications/Knowledge:
The description lists sections but does not specify particular licenses; applicable knowledge, skills, and abilities are implied by the role and are to be demonstrated by the candidate. 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: Rutgers benefits overview. Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Required documents to upload with your application: (1) a cover letter describing your interest in Rutgers directed to the Faculty Search Committee; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a one-page summary of important contributions to science; (4) a two-page description of future research plans; (5) a statement describing your approach to inclusive teaching and diversity; (6) full contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and continue on a rolling basis. Timely submission of materials and confidential letters is recommended for full consideration. Quick Link to Posting:
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/238017 Location:
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS);
Home Location Campus:
Busch (RU-New Brunswick);
City:
Piscataway;
State:
NJ Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Rutgers may require proof of vaccination against Seasonal Influenza for the current flu season if employment commences during flu season, unless a medical or religious exemption is granted. Other infection control policies may apply. Failure to provide required vaccination proof or exemption may result in rescission of offer or termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Rutgers is an equal opportunity employer. See the Non-Discrimination Statement for details: Rutgers non-discrimination statement
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Posting Summary: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School invites applications for tenure-track positions at the assistant or associate professor level in the Department of Pharmacology. Successful candidates will join a group of colleagues conducting research across diverse disciplines, including cell signaling and growth control, gene expression, omics approaches to cancer and age-related disease, host-pathogen interactions, ion channel biophysics and electrophysiology, metabolic and liver disease, pulmonary medicine and translational pharmacology, therapeutic target development, and drug discovery. We value innovation, curiosity and collegiality, and seek candidates who address impactful questions in fundamental and/or translational science that complement and diversify the department\'s strengths. The research laboratories and offices for these faculty positions will be housed within medical school research facilities on the Piscataway (Busch) campus of RBHS and Rutgers. Successful candidates will be provided with a competitive start-up package, laboratory space, access to high-performance computing clusters and other core resources, and will be expected to develop and maintain a strong, externally funded research program and participate in collaborative projects with other Departments and Institutes at Rutgers. Major duties include developing an externally funded research program in fields related to human health, development and disease, and supporting Rutgers educational goals through teaching and service, including teaching professional, graduate and undergraduate students, and mentoring trainees. Teaching responsibilities will gradually increase to match the load of other tenure-track faculty. Interdisciplinary and translational research that collaborates with the Departments of Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, or Neurology, the Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science, the Rutgers Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine, the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, and other clinical RBHS departments are encouraged. Rutgers is located in central New Jersey with access to New York, Philadelphia, and the New Jersey shore within an hour. The medical school is integrated with a large research community and offers access to core facilities including genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, genome editing, confocal microscopy, human neuroimaging, and cryo-EM among others. Rutgers is affiliated with a large university spinoff biorepository and home to the Protein Data Bank. The position offers a path to participate in collaborative projects across Rutgers and related institutes and centers, with a strong emphasis on building an externally funded research program and contributing to education and service within the university. Responsibilities
Major duties and responsibilities include developing a robust, externally funded research program and conducting studies related to human health, development and disease. The role includes supporting the educational goals of Rutgers University through teaching and service, including participation in teaching professional, graduate, and undergraduate students, and mentorship of trainees. The successful candidates will gradually assume teaching responsibilities commensurate with the teaching load of other tenure-track faculty in the department. Collaboration with departments and institutes across Rutgers and RBHS is encouraged. Engagement with interdisciplinary programs and translational initiatives with clinical departments and Rutgers institutes is expected. Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
Requires a Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree, postdoctoral experience, a demonstrated record of significant research achievement, potential to make substantial contributions as an independent investigator, a commitment to teaching medical and graduate students, and mentorship of trainees. An outstanding publication record, consistent with training and experience, is required. Preferred Qualifications:
Junior candidates should show strong postdoctoral productivity and potential for developing an independent externally funded program. Mid-level candidates should have a sustained record of original research and established funding. Licenses/Certifications/Knowledge:
The description lists sections but does not specify particular licenses; applicable knowledge, skills, and abilities are implied by the role and are to be demonstrated by the candidate. 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: Rutgers benefits overview. Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Required documents to upload with your application: (1) a cover letter describing your interest in Rutgers directed to the Faculty Search Committee; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a one-page summary of important contributions to science; (4) a two-page description of future research plans; (5) a statement describing your approach to inclusive teaching and diversity; (6) full contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and continue on a rolling basis. Timely submission of materials and confidential letters is recommended for full consideration. Quick Link to Posting:
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/238017 Location:
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS);
Home Location Campus:
Busch (RU-New Brunswick);
City:
Piscataway;
State:
NJ Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Rutgers may require proof of vaccination against Seasonal Influenza for the current flu season if employment commences during flu season, unless a medical or religious exemption is granted. Other infection control policies may apply. Failure to provide required vaccination proof or exemption may result in rescission of offer or termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Rutgers is an equal opportunity employer. See the Non-Discrimination Statement for details: Rutgers non-discrimination statement
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