Rutgers University
Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenured or Tenure-Track)
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenured or Tenure‑Track)
The Department of Neuroscience & Cell Biology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), the Rutgers Child Health Institute (CHI), and the Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI) seeks applicants for tenured or tenure‑track Assistant or Associate Professors to fill multiple new faculty positions. Candidates who study neurodevelopment, neurodegeneration, and the role of neurons and glia in the healthy and diseased brain using molecular, cellular, or circuit approaches are of particular interest.
Location:
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ (Busch Campus).
Salary:
Minimum $114,622, with potential adjustment based on qualifications, experience, and department funds. Competitive startup packages will be offered.
Benefits:
Rutgers provides comprehensive health, retirement, and other benefits. Highlights include:
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits (defined contribution plans, tax‑deferred savings options)
Life insurance coverage
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Employee discount programs
Application requirements:
Letter of interest to the Faculty Search Committee (cover letter)
Curriculum vitae
One‑page summary of significant contributions to science (personal statement)
Two‑page description of future research plans (research statement)
Statement describing inclusive teaching philosophy (teaching philosophy)
Contact information for at least three professional references
Qualifications:
Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent graduate degree
Postdoctoral experience
Demonstrated record of significant research achievement
Potential to make substantial contributions as a principal investigator
Commitment to teaching graduate and medical students in biomedical sciences
Posting details:
Posting number: 24FA0828
Posting close date: 06/30/2026
Full‑time, tenure‑track or tenured faculty
Additional requirements:
The candidate must pass all pre‑employment screenings, including background checks, drug testing and verification of required credentials. Applicants must also provide proof of influenza vaccination or documentation of exemption for the current flu season per Rutgers policy.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. We provide equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment. For additional information see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non‑discrimination‑statement .
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Location:
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ (Busch Campus).
Salary:
Minimum $114,622, with potential adjustment based on qualifications, experience, and department funds. Competitive startup packages will be offered.
Benefits:
Rutgers provides comprehensive health, retirement, and other benefits. Highlights include:
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits (defined contribution plans, tax‑deferred savings options)
Life insurance coverage
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Employee discount programs
Application requirements:
Letter of interest to the Faculty Search Committee (cover letter)
Curriculum vitae
One‑page summary of significant contributions to science (personal statement)
Two‑page description of future research plans (research statement)
Statement describing inclusive teaching philosophy (teaching philosophy)
Contact information for at least three professional references
Qualifications:
Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent graduate degree
Postdoctoral experience
Demonstrated record of significant research achievement
Potential to make substantial contributions as a principal investigator
Commitment to teaching graduate and medical students in biomedical sciences
Posting details:
Posting number: 24FA0828
Posting close date: 06/30/2026
Full‑time, tenure‑track or tenured faculty
Additional requirements:
The candidate must pass all pre‑employment screenings, including background checks, drug testing and verification of required credentials. Applicants must also provide proof of influenza vaccination or documentation of exemption for the current flu season per Rutgers policy.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. We provide equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment. For additional information see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non‑discrimination‑statement .
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