Assistant Professor or Associate Professor Tenure Track (Faculty), Department of Pharmacology at Rutgers University Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, New Jersey

Job Description:

Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Pharmacology
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Rutgers University invites outstanding candidates to join the Department of Pharmacology as tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor. Successful candidates will join a group of supportive colleagues who trained in a variety of disciplines and conduct research in areas that impact the field of pharmacology: cell signaling and growth control, gene expression, omics approaches to cancer and age-related disease, host-pathogen interactions, ion channel pharmacology, metabolic and liver disease, cancer and translational pharmacology, therapeutic target development, and drug discovery. We value innovation, curiosity and collegiality, and seek candidates who aim to address impactful questions in fundamental and/or translational science that complement and diversify existing strengths in the department. We welcome candidates from any discipline.
With an unwavering commitment to academic excellence and accessible education, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey stands among the most diverse public research universities in the country and is a member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance. A cornerstone of Rutgers Health, which is committed to advancing inclusive excellence in biomedicine, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) is home to interactive and collegial faculty with federally funded research programs, access to interdisciplinary Ph.D.-level graduate training programs and outstanding core facilities including genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, high performance computing, genome editing, confocal microscopy, human neuroimaging, and cryo-EM, among others.
Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree, postdoctoral experience, a demonstrated record of significant research achievement, the potential to make substantial contributions as an independent investigator, and a commitment to teaching graduate and medical students on topics in the biomedical sciences. Junior candidates with independent funding or grants under review are preferred. Mid-level candidates are expected to have significant scientific achievements and a successful history of funding. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with experience; excellent benefits and highly competitive startup packages are offered.
Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter describing their 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 their approach to inclusive teaching and integrating diversity in pursuit of academic excellence; and (6) full contact information for at least three references. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Formal review of applications will begin on December 1 and continue on a rolling basis thereafter until the positions are filled. Timely submission of all materials, including confidential letters submitted directly by three referees, is highly recommended for full consideration.
The New Brunswick/Piscataway campus of Rutgers University is located at the center of the Northeast corridor, with access to New York City, Philadelphia, and the New Jersey shore within an hour. The region is home to world-class universities, numerous pharmaceutical and biotech research facilities, and corporate headquarters. The surrounding areas in Central New Jersey offer vibrant and diverse cultural activities, excellent public and private schools, and opportunities to live in urban, suburban, or small-town settings within a short distance of campus.
Candidates should apply through the Rutgers ROCS portal: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/238017
Rutgers is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are deeply committed to increasing diversity and especially encourage applications from persons with disabilities, women, veterans, and minority scholars.
For questions related to this recruitment, please contact Brenda Coleman at bcoleman@rwjms.rutgers.edu