Cancer Immunotherapy, Cell Therapy; Assistant​/Associate Professor

Cancer Immunotherapy, Cell Therapy (Assistant/Associate Professor)

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Applicants should submit a CV, a cover letter detailing how the candidate’s work will contribute to the Rutgers Cancer Institute Mission, and list 3 references with contact information. Contact cinjcareersgers.edu with any questions about the application process.

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting

Title:

Cancer Immunotherapy, Cell Therapy (Assistant/Associate Professor)

Department: Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Salary Details: Minimum of $269,922 for an assistant professor or $328,678 for an associate professor.

Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by factors including the candidate’s qualifications, experience and expertise, and the availability of department or grant funds to support the position. Market benchmarks, internal equity, and other market considerations are also taken into account. Rutgers is committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits: Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Benefits vary by position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including a defined contribution plan and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Posting

Summary:

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, a National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, seeks applications for a clinical research position at the Assistant/Associate professor level to join the Duncan and Nancy Mac Millan Cancer Immunology and Metabolism Center of Excellence. Candidates are expected to have a research emphasis on cancer immunotherapy and cell therapy, with a focus on first‑in‑human clinical trials conducted at Rutgers using unique resources such as on‑site GMP manufacturing and state‑of‑the‑art immune monitoring.

Clinical focus is open with additional opportunities in Phase I development. The successful candidate will join a team of researchers and clinicians in the newly established Center, a $30 million initiative co‑directed by Drs. Christian Hinrichs and Eileen White. The program leverages strengths in cancer metabolism and immunology in partnership with Princeton University and its CAR‑T therapy program with onsite GMP manufacturing and first‑in‑human clinical trials.

The research strategy follows an iterative bench‑to‑bedside approach that integrates laboratory discovery with clinical trials. This is an exciting opportunity to join a world‑class cancer immunology and immunotherapy program and a cellular therapy center of excellence, with attractive laboratory packages for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Hem/Onc 3‑year fellowship training or completion in progress
• Board‑certified ABIM; oncology certified/eligible
• Active NJML or qualified for NJML

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Recruitment Contact

Rutgers Cancer Institute Faculty Recruitment Office –
cinjcareersgers.edu

Posting Status
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Full Time;
Posting Number 20FA0966;
Open Date 03/01/2023;
Close Date 01/02/2026

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