Tenure-Track Cancer Research Faculty

Applicants should submit a CV, a research statement, a cover letter detailing how the candidate’s work will contribute to the Rutgers Cancer Institute Mission, and list 3 references with contact information or upload reference letters.

Recruitment/Posting Title

Department

Department Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Salary Details

Salary Details A minimum salary of $134,085 for Assistant Professor and $161,312 for Associate Professor. The final base salary for this faculty appointment will be determined by the Department and School in accordance with institutional policies and practices.

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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

Rutgers Cancer Institute is growing and invites applications for open-rank tenure-track faculty positions in cancer research.

We seek exceptional scientists with the ability to establish an innovative, independent, and collaborative research program addressing important fundamental questions across the broad spectrum of cancer research. We welcome candidates across all areas of cancer research. Interdisciplinary and translational approaches that foster collaboration with faculty across the consortium are encouraged. Successful candidates will establish or expand innovative, externally funded research programs and contribute to a highly collaborative scientific environment.

Candidates with a demonstrated ability or strong potential to secure peer-reviewed funding are encouraged to apply. Applicants should demonstrate a strong record of scientific achievement and a vision for an impactful research program.

Rutgers Cancer Institute is an NCI
-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and consortium that includes faculty members from across Rutgers University and Princeton University. Rutgers Cancer Institute is a national leader in basic, translational, clinical, prevention, and population science, advancing discoveries that improve cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

Successful candidates will align with one or more Rutgers Cancer Institute research programs, including:

• Cancer Metabolism and Immunology
• Genomic Instability and Cancer Genetics
• Cancer Pharmacology
• Cancer Prevention and Control

Rutgers Cancer Institute provides successful candidates with competitive startup packages and laboratory space, state-of-the-art shared resources and core facilities, and extensive opportunities for collaboration across Rutgers and Princeton University.

Full Time

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10/02/2026

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• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in a relevant discipline and have completed postdoctoral or equivalent research training
• Record of research accomplishment commensurate with rank
• Demonstrated potential to develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program and contribute to the…