Rutgers University
Assistant/Associate Professor – Tenure Track or Tenure
Department: Rutgers School of Dental Medicine – Oral Biology (RSDM). Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), Newark, NJ.
Position: Assistant or Associate Professor (rank) – tenure track or with tenure. "Assistant/Associate Professor – TT or TE" (Posting Number 24FA1339).
Posting Summary:
The Department of Oral Biology is searching for a Molecular Biologist to fill two (2) faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor – tenure track or with tenure. The Department is an integral member of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and has access to highly qualified PhD students.
Responsibilities:
Develop and supervise scientific projects and research initiatives designed to place the department in a position of national prominence.
Collaborate in discoveries that enhance the understanding of bacterial pathogenesis and/or host susceptibility to oral disease.
Develop and maintain an innovative, internationally competitive research program supported by external funding.
Participate in training PhD students and contribute to the Department’s graduate and undergraduate research and teaching programs.
Qualifications – Minimum Education and Experience:
PhD in Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a related field.
A track record of funding from NIH, NSF, or comparable institutes.
Experience in molecular biology related to genetics and/or genomics of oral microbes or host susceptibility agents.
Publications in Oral Biology or related area preferred.
Record of student training.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with genomics and host microbe interactions.
Record of teaching and training.
Benefits:
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
Competitive retirement benefits, defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options.
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable).
Life insurance coverage.
Employee discount programs.
Salary: Minimum $114,622 annual salary. Final salary offer may be determined by qualifications, experience, expertise, and availability of department or grant funds. Competitive compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), 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 the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Required Documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Research Statement
Teaching Interests
Optional Documents: —
Posting Open Date: 01/06/2025 Posting Close Date: 03/30/2026
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Position: Assistant or Associate Professor (rank) – tenure track or with tenure. "Assistant/Associate Professor – TT or TE" (Posting Number 24FA1339).
Posting Summary:
The Department of Oral Biology is searching for a Molecular Biologist to fill two (2) faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor – tenure track or with tenure. The Department is an integral member of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and has access to highly qualified PhD students.
Responsibilities:
Develop and supervise scientific projects and research initiatives designed to place the department in a position of national prominence.
Collaborate in discoveries that enhance the understanding of bacterial pathogenesis and/or host susceptibility to oral disease.
Develop and maintain an innovative, internationally competitive research program supported by external funding.
Participate in training PhD students and contribute to the Department’s graduate and undergraduate research and teaching programs.
Qualifications – Minimum Education and Experience:
PhD in Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a related field.
A track record of funding from NIH, NSF, or comparable institutes.
Experience in molecular biology related to genetics and/or genomics of oral microbes or host susceptibility agents.
Publications in Oral Biology or related area preferred.
Record of student training.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with genomics and host microbe interactions.
Record of teaching and training.
Benefits:
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
Competitive retirement benefits, defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options.
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable).
Life insurance coverage.
Employee discount programs.
Salary: Minimum $114,622 annual salary. Final salary offer may be determined by qualifications, experience, expertise, and availability of department or grant funds. Competitive compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), 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 the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Required Documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Research Statement
Teaching Interests
Optional Documents: —
Posting Open Date: 01/06/2025 Posting Close Date: 03/30/2026
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