Assistant Professor

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant Professor Department CMBN Salary Details A minimum of $82,110. 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.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

* 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 (when applicable)

* Life insurance coverage

* Employee discount programs

Posting Summary

The Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience (CMBN) at Rutgers University-Newark seeks outstanding candidates for the Elizabeth H. Solomon endowed chair in DEVELOPMENTAL COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE. This is a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin September 1, 2026. The ideal candidate for this position asks fundamental hypothesis-driven questions about brain structure and function and is open to establishing collaborative research efforts within the Rutgers neuroscience community.

Research areas of particular interest are the development of language understanding and production, executive control, sensory-motor integration, learning and memory, and emotional regulation.

Applicant review will start December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA1011 Posting Open Date 10/20/2025 Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D. degree in Neuroscience or a related field and completed at least two years of postdoctoral training.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to conducting research that breaks new ground, to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence, and to providing services, solutions, and clinical care that help individuals and the local, national, and global communities where they live.

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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should apply as soon as possible by submitting a cover letter indicating why they are a good fit for CMBN, the names and contact information of 3 references, a curriculum vitae, and a research statement.

Quick Link to Posting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Campus Rutgers University-Newark Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark City Newark State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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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.

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