Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

29 Oct 2024
New Jersey, Newbrunswick, 08901 Newbrunswick USA

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Department RWJ-Child Health Institute Salary Commensurate With Experience Posting Summary We seek candidates with research expertise in immunology including, but not limited to, neuroimmunology, autoimmunity, development and function of B cells, T cells, NK cells, gd T cells, innate-like cells, macrophages and other myeloid cells. Research focusing on the impact that these cells have on innate and adaptive immune responses, roles in tolerance and contributions to disease are all of interest. Grant funding commensurate with the current academic rank is expected. Applications from physician-scientists, particularly pediatricians, are encouraged. Tenure-track appointments will be made through appropriate departments at RWJMS, with full access to graduate training programs and research resources. Successful candidates will be provided with excellent start-up packages and will be expected to develop and maintain strong, externally funded research programs, and participate in collaborative projects with other Departments and Institutes on the campus.Faculty member will be expected to perform the following duties:Develop an internationally recognized and externally grant funded research program utilizing cutting edge, interdisciplinary and translational approaches.Develop interactions with the faculty in the Department of Pediatrics, the Rutgers Institute for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases (i3D), the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) and the general Rutgers Health and Rutgers University community.Participate in Rutgers graduate and medical student training programs through mentorship and teaching will be highly encouraged.Participation in seminars, faculty meetings, mentoring opportunities and institute community activities.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Understands and adheres to Rutgerscompliance standards as they appear in the Rutgers Corporate Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgersregulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified as outlined in Rutgers compliance policies.Ensures that all staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.Outstanding human relations and leadership skills and the ability to function in a team environment are required. Knowledge of how to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment is preferred Position Status Full Time Posting Number 24FA1159 Posting Open Date 10/31/2024 Posting Close Date 01/31/2025 Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree, outstanding academic credentials, a track record of research accomplishment and grant funding commensurate with their current academic rank. Applications from physician-scientists are encouraged. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications:An outstanding track record of high quality, impactful research publications.An outstanding research plan indicating future directions and plans for continued research funding.An outstanding track record of mentoring trainees.Evidence of a collaborative, team player approach to scientific research and mentoring.Grant funding commensurate with the current academic rank. Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Laboratory environment. Overview Rutgers Health Overview:New Jersey's premier academic health center, Rutgers Health takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, Rutgers Health includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.Our elite and renowned faculty are teachers, health researchers and providers, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education and training in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. An important mission of Rutgers Health is to promote the careers of faculty, staff, and learners. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.Institute and School Overview:These positions are a joint recruitment between the Institute for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases (i3D) and the Child Health Institute of New Jersey (CHINJ) which will leverage their combined strengths to support outstanding research scientists and develop collaborative research programs spanning key areas of research interest shared by both institutes.The i3D is a Chancellor level institute within Rutgers Health. Infection and Inflammation has been selected as a signature area of strategic development and the i3D is has become a national leader in this area with outstanding research scientists across the full range of basic immunology and immune and inflammatory responses to a range of important human infections.The Child Health Institute of New Jersey (CHINJ) is a state-of-the-art research institute with over a dozen research laboratories with more than 80 faculty, fellows, students, and technicians. CHINJ is located on the Rutgers University-New Brunswick campus and includes 40,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratories and office space as well as sophisticated facilities for modeling pediatric diseases. CHINJ is part of the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS).Research at CHINJ includes basic and mechanistic studies of immune function and immune response disorders in the context of immune cell development, antigen presentation, transcriptional control of functions and calcium flux. CHINJ scientists study the causes, treatment and prevention of childhood illnesses including on-going studies of asthma, type 1 diabetes, inflammatory neurodevelopmental disorders and autism, synaptic regulation and neural circuits in feeding and behavior, and immune cell regulation of cognitive disorders. Outstanding research not directly focused on child health is also highly encouraged.CHINJ faculty interact closely with i3D members throughout Rutgers participating in journal clubs, retreats, symposia and other joint activities. They also have outstanding opportunities for collaboration with colleagues at RWJMS including the RWJMS Department of Pediatrics, Rutgers University and the Rutgers Cancer Institute.The New Brunswick/Piscataway campus is situated in central New Jersey with easy access to New York City and Philadelphia. The region is home to world class universities, numerous pharmaceutical and biotech research facilities and corporate headquarters. Central New Jersey offers vibrant and diverse cultural activities, outstanding public and private schools and opportunities to live in urban, suburban or small-town settings within a short distance of the Rutgers campus. Statement Non-discrimination Statement:Rutgers University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants Interested applicants should apply online through the Rutgers University Job Portal by submitting the following documents: (1) letter of interest; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a brief description of research interests and future research plans, and (4) names and contact information for at least three references. Questions and letters of interest should be directed to Dr. Lisa Denzin, PhD, Chair of the Search Committee (denzinlk@rutgers.edu)Required Documents to upload with your application:(1) a letter of interest 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.Applications should be submitted byDecember 1, 2024. Later applications may also be considered if the position has not been filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Timely submission of all materials is highly recommended for full consideration. Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/238782 Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus College Ave (RU-New Brunswick) City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/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, p regnancy, 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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-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, p regnancy, 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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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