Assistant Professor

Posting Summary

SUMMARY:

(Basic purpose of the job)

The Institute for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases (i3), Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the Center for Immunity and Inflammation (CII) invites applications for a full‑time appointment at the Assistant Professor level. We are currently recruiting candidates with expertise in infectious disease and inflammation. The position will be supported by a competitive start‑up package with exceptional candidates considered for further support as Chancellor Scholars.

Full Time

Posting Number: 21FA0797

Open Date: 02/18/2026

Close Date: 01/01/2027

Academic Base minimum of $140,000 and eligible for faculty practice bonus program.

Final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including candidate qualifications, experience and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds. Market benchmarks and internal equity are also considered.

• 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

PhD required.

Minimum

Education and Experience:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include developing a strong independent research program. The incumbent will participate in conferences, symposia, and other research activities, as well as graduate education. A substantial extramural funded research program will be maintained at NJMS.

• Develop a strong independent, externally funded research program at NJMS.
• Collaborate with colleagues on multi‑PI grants.
• Participate in conferences, symposia, and other activities supporting research and scholarship.
• Participate in graduate education.
• Prepare and publish scientific manuscripts in high‑impact journals.
• Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and Rutgers regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Understand and adhere to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

None listed.

The institution is committed to equal employment opportunity and will provide reasonable accommodations. Investigator will have a private office located near their designated laboratory.

Work Environment:
Laboratory environment. Moderate noise.

• Curriculum Vitae
• List of Professional References (contact info)

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.