Position Details Position Information RecruitmentPosting Title: Assistant or Associate Professor Department: RWJ - Biochemistry & Molecular
Salary Details A minimum of $114,622 Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors including but not limited to:
Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
Posting Summary 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:
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:
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.
Salary and academic rank are commensurate with experience, excellent benefits, and highly competitive startup packages are offered.
Applicants should submit:
Essential Duties and 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.
Required Documents
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Timely submission of all materials is highly recommended for full consideration.
Position Status Full Time Posting Number: 25FA0907 Posting Open Date: 09/03/2025 Posting Close Date: 09/03/2026
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Laboratory Equipment Physical Demands and Work Environment Laboratory Equipment Overview RBHS Overview New Jerseys premier academic health center Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences RBHS 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, RBHS includes Robert Wood Johnson Medical Schools and seven other 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 RBHS is to promote the careers of faculty, staff, and learners. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped to transform lives.
School Overview Founded in 1966 as Rutgers Medical School, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is located on the New Brunswick-Piscataway campus of Rutgers The State University of New Jersey. As one of the nations leading comprehensive medical schools, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education, research, health care delivery, and the promotion of community health. In cooperation with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, the medical schools principal affiliate, they comprise New Jerseys premier academic medical center. In addition, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has 34 other hospital affiliates and ambulatory care sites throughout the region. Robert Wood Johnson Medical School encompasses 20 basic science and clinical departments and hosts centers and institutes, including:
The medical school maintains educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels for more than 1,500 students on its campuses in New Brunswick and Piscataway and provides continuing education courses for healthcare professionals and community education programs.
In 2026, the medical education mission will move to a newly constructed state-of-the-art building in downtown New Brunswick adjacent to the clinical centers.
RWJMS is part of a vibrant and interactive research community at Rutgers, an elite research institution exceeding $929 million in annual research funding in FY2023. The Rutgers life and biomedical sciences community includes over 200 faculty members in different departments within Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, School of Engineering, and within institutes, including:
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