Rutgers University
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Applications should include the following documents:
Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that summarizes the candidate’s vision for building an active research and teaching career in a diverse academic environment.
Detailed statement of research accomplishments and specific aims for current and/or planned funding applications (maximum 4 pages).
Statement of teaching philosophy and interests that includes experiences in teaching, pedagogy, and mentoring (maximum 1 page).
Curriculum vitae.
The names and contact information of three professional references.
Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title: Assistant or Associate Professor
Department: SASN – Biological Sciences
Salary: Minimum $82,110
Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, as well as availability of department or grant funds to support the position. The university takes market benchmarks and internal equity into account to ensure fair compensation.
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
Job Description The Department of Biological Science at Rutgers University–Newark invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant or Associate Professor appointment in the broadly defined field of cellular, molecular, and developmental biology.
The successful applicant will contribute to department research initiatives in the general areas of host–microbiome axes and/or cytoskeleton/epigenetics/developmental biology in model experimental systems.
The successful candidate will join a growing, collaborative environment with access to outstanding infrastructure support—including microscopy, genomic, metabolomic, proteomics, and animal facilities within the Rutgers–Newark and greater Rutgers research core ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Conduct and develop a research program that advances knowledge in cellular, molecular, or developmental biology, focusing on host–microbiome interactions or cytoskeleton/epigenetics.
Secure extramural funding to support future research capacity.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and develop teaching materials.
Mentor and advise graduate and undergraduate students.
Participate in departmental, college, and university activities.
Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field.
Record of peer‑reviewed publications.
Strong, focused research agenda with potential for extramural funding.
Experience teaching at the university level.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Additional Information Applicants must currently hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent and are encouraged to apply even if in postdoctoral or assistant professor positions.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.
The position is expected to start September 1, 2026.
Posting Details Posting Number: 25FA0882
Open Date: 10/15/2025
Close Date: 12/31/2025
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 race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, disability status, 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 http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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Apply for this Job
link/button.
Applications should include the following documents:
Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that summarizes the candidate’s vision for building an active research and teaching career in a diverse academic environment.
Detailed statement of research accomplishments and specific aims for current and/or planned funding applications (maximum 4 pages).
Statement of teaching philosophy and interests that includes experiences in teaching, pedagogy, and mentoring (maximum 1 page).
Curriculum vitae.
The names and contact information of three professional references.
Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title: Assistant or Associate Professor
Department: SASN – Biological Sciences
Salary: Minimum $82,110
Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, as well as availability of department or grant funds to support the position. The university takes market benchmarks and internal equity into account to ensure fair compensation.
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
Job Description The Department of Biological Science at Rutgers University–Newark invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant or Associate Professor appointment in the broadly defined field of cellular, molecular, and developmental biology.
The successful applicant will contribute to department research initiatives in the general areas of host–microbiome axes and/or cytoskeleton/epigenetics/developmental biology in model experimental systems.
The successful candidate will join a growing, collaborative environment with access to outstanding infrastructure support—including microscopy, genomic, metabolomic, proteomics, and animal facilities within the Rutgers–Newark and greater Rutgers research core ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Conduct and develop a research program that advances knowledge in cellular, molecular, or developmental biology, focusing on host–microbiome interactions or cytoskeleton/epigenetics.
Secure extramural funding to support future research capacity.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and develop teaching materials.
Mentor and advise graduate and undergraduate students.
Participate in departmental, college, and university activities.
Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field.
Record of peer‑reviewed publications.
Strong, focused research agenda with potential for extramural funding.
Experience teaching at the university level.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Additional Information Applicants must currently hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent and are encouraged to apply even if in postdoctoral or assistant professor positions.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.
The position is expected to start September 1, 2026.
Posting Details Posting Number: 25FA0882
Open Date: 10/15/2025
Close Date: 12/31/2025
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 race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, disability status, 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 http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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