Tenure- Track Assistant or Associate Professor

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Rutgers University 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 supportive colleagues who conduct research across diverse disciplines, including cell signaling and growth control, gene expression and ‘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 whose research addresses impactful questions in fundamental and/or translational science that complement and diversify our department’s existing strengths.

 

Committed to academic excellence and accessible education, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is one of the most diverse public research universities in the country and a member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance. A cornerstone of Rutgers Health, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) is home to collaborative faculty with federally funded research programs, 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.

 

Candidates must hold a Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent terminal degree. Assistant Professor applicants should demonstrate strong postdoctoral research productivity and clear potential for developing an independent, externally funded research program. Associate Professor candidates must have a sustained record of original research and established funding. All candidates are expected to contribute to teaching graduate and medical students in biomedical sciences. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience. Rutgers offers competitive benefits and generous startup packages.

 

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, 2025 and continue thereafter. 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 a hub of academic excellence and innovation, home to top-tier universities, leading pharmaceutical and biotech research facilities, and major corporate headquarters. Central New Jersey offers a high quality of life with vibrant and diverse cultural institutions, outstanding public and private schools, and a range of residential options—from urban living to suburban communities and picturesque small towns–all within close proximity to 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