Assistant or Associate Professor Tenure Track

Rutgers University•Piscataway, NJ

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About The Position

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), Rutgers Health, seeks outstanding candidates for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek creative candidates addressing fundamental questions in biomedical research through the lens of molecular evolution. A central requirement is the integration of evolutionary theory in experimental or computational research. This position is part of a strategic, cross-disciplinary Evolutionary Medicine Cluster Hire led by the Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Rutgers University. The cluster is an ambitious initiative designed to unify and expand Rutgers' strengths in evolutionary biology, genomics, and human health. Evolutionary medicine offers a framework to understand the origins of disease, improve predictive models, and develop more durable therapeutic interventions. Faculty will catalyze research and teaching around personalized medicine, health equity, and the evolutionary underpinnings of chronic and acute diseases. More information about the Evolutionary Medicine Cluster can be found here. https://academicaffairs.rutgers.edu/evolutionary-medicine-cluster We welcome applicants using biochemical, structural, genetic, systems, or computational approaches to study topics such as-but not limited to-viral evolution, tumor progression and resistance, host-pathogen interactions, or the molecular consequences of mutation and selection. We will only consider individuals whose research program bridges molecular biology and broader evolutionary or population-level investigations. RWJMS is home to a large group of interactive and collegial faculty with federally funded research programs in broad areas of biomedical science. The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology offers a vibrant and collaborative environment with access to outstanding core facilities and opportunities for integration across the Rutgers biomedical and life sciences ecosystem. Successful candidates will join an interdisciplinary network spanning six departments, four schools, and multiple research centers and institutes across the University and Rutgers Health campuses. Rutgers is located at the center of the Northeast corridor, with access to New York, 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. Piscataway and 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. The medical school is home to a large group of interactive and collegial faculty with federally funded research programs in broad areas of biomedical science. The basic science departments are well integrated into a large, highly collaborative research community across the schools and departments of Rutgers University with multiple centers of excellence. Medical school faculty have access to interdisciplinary, Ph.D.-level graduate training programs and outstanding core facilities including genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, genome editing, confocal microscopy, human neuroimaging, and cryo-EM among others. Rutgers is also home to the Protein Data Bank.

Requirements

Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field, postdoctoral experience, a strong record of research productivity and innovation, the potential to make substantial contributions, and a commitment to mentoring and teaching graduate and medical students on topics in the Biomedical Sciences.

Responsibilities

Develop a robust externally-funded research program in an established or emerging area of biomedical science related to human health, development, and disease.
Support the educational goals and activities of Rutgers University through teaching and service, including participation in the teaching of medical and graduate students, and mentorship of trainees.
Understands and adheres to legacy UMDNJ's compliance standards as they appear in legacy UMDNJ's Corporate Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
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 (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs

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