Assistant or Associate Professor Tenure Track
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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—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. 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: (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 in
pursuit of academic excellence; and (6) full contact information
for at least three references. 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.
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. Required Documents to
upload with your application: (1) a letter of interest directed to
the Faculty Search Committee (upload as Cover Letter) (2) a
curriculum vitae (3) ) a one-page summary of important
contributions to science ( upload as Personal Statement) (4) a
two-page description of future research plans (including how
evolutionary theory informs your work) (upload as Research
Statement) (5) a statement describing your approach to inclusive
teaching in pursuit of academic excellence (upload as Teaching
Philosophy) (6) a list of professional references (full contact
information for at least three references) 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. Overview
RBHS Overview: New Jersey’s 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 nation’s 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 school’s principal
affiliate, they comprise New Jersey’s 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 Cardiovascular Institute, the Child Health Institute
of New Jersey, the Institute for Neurological Therapeutics, and the
Women’s Health Institute. 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 (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 as well as within institutes
including the New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health
( IFNH ), Human Genetics Institute of New Jersey ( HGINJ ), Waksman
Institute of Microbiology, Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine,
Cancer Institute of New Jersey ( CINJ ), Child Health Institute of
New Jersey ( CHI ), Rutgers Institute for Infectious and
Inflammatory Diseases, the Brain Health Institute, , and the NIH
-funded Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science
leading the New Jersey Alliance for Clinical and Translational
Science (NJ ACTS ), with Princeton University and the New Jersey
Institute of Technology.
Keywords: Rutgers University, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township , Assistant or Associate Professor Tenure Track, Science, Research & Development , Piscataway, New Jersey
