Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Position Details Position Information RecruitmentPosting Title: Assistant AssociateFull Professor Department: RWJ - Child Health Institute

Salary Details A minimum of $110,746 as the academic base. Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors including but not limited to the candidates 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 universitys 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 newly launched Rutgers Center for NeuroMetabolism (CNM) in collaboration with the Child Health Institute of New Jersey (CHINJ), the Department of Neuroscience and Cell Biology (NCB), and the Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI) are seeking to recruit an open rank tenure-track/tenured faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Associate or Full Professor.

Located within the transformative Rutgers Helix complex, the CNM is poised to lead groundbreaking research at the intersection of neuroscience and metabolism, focusing on disorders such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, eating disorders, and related inflammatory vascular or gastrointestinal diseases.

The CNM aims to build a world-class research program within one of the nations leading academic medical centers. We seek dynamic researchers to join a thriving and collaborative community with access to cutting-edge resources, generous start-up packages, and opportunities for impactful research and mentorship.

The Child Health Institute of New Jersey (CHINJ) is a state-of-the-art research institute with over a dozen research laboratories, with more than 80 faculty fellows, students, and technicians. CHINJ is located on the Rutgers University-New Brunswick campus and includes 40,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratories and office space, as well as sophisticated facilities for modeling pediatric diseases.

CHINJ is part of the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS). We seek researchers with expertise in neurometabolism, with a focus on mechanisms underlying metabolic, neurological, and psychiatric disorders, as well as their translational potential for clinical therapies.

The ideal candidate will bring innovative perspectives to a collaborative environment, leveraging Rutgers resources to drive discoveries from bench to bedside.

Tenure-track appointments will be made through appropriate departments, e.g., Neuroscience and Cell Biology, Pediatrics, Medicine, and Psychiatry at RWJMS, with full access to graduate training programs and research resources.

Successful candidates will be provided with excellent start-up packages and will be expected to develop and maintain strong externally funded research programs and participate in collaborative projects with other Departments and Institutes on the campus.

Why Join Rutgers CNM Exceptional Resources

• Access to exceptional core facilities, including a state-of-the-art vivarium with 24/7 activity monitoring system, behavioral testing cores, metabolic core, imaging core, and cutting-edge lab facilities at the Helix.
• Generous Start-Up Packages
• Competitive support to establish or expand your research program.
• Collaborative Ecosystem
• Work alongside renowned researchers within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
• Access to global talent
• The CNM faculty has access to graduate students from multiple PhD programs, including Neuroscience, Molecular Bioscience, Biomedical Engineering, Endocrinology, and Animal Sciences, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Toxicology.
• Additionally, CNM faculty has access to amazing top undergraduate students from the Rutgers Honors College, Cell Biology, and Neuroscience, and General Biology.

Furthermore, Rutgers is attractive to globally talented postdoctoral fellows due to the excellence in research, geological location, and the diverse cultures.

Successful faculty candidates will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Develop and maintain a nationally and internationally recognized research program supported by external grant funding, leveraging cutting-edge interdisciplinary and translational approaches.
• Foster collaborations with faculty in the CNM, CHINJ, Departments of Neuroscience and Cell Biology, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry, the Brain Health Institute of New Jersey, and the broader Rutgers Health and Rutgers University community.
• Engage in mentorship and teaching by participating in Rutgers graduate and medical student training programs.
• Contribute to the academic community through participation in seminars and faculty meetings, mentoring opportunities for trainees and junior faculty, and involvement in institute-wide community activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to Rutgers compliance standards as they appear in the Rutgers Corporate Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and Rutgers regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified as outlined in Rutgers compliance policies.
• Ensures that all staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.
• Outstanding human relations and leadership skills and the ability to function in a team environment are required.
• Knowledge of how to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment is preferred.

Position Status

• Full Time
• Posting Number: 25FA0414
• Posting Open Date: 04/15/2025
• Posting Close Date: 06/30/2026

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience Qualified candidates must have a Doctoral Degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent).
• Assistant Professor Applicants Evidence of the ability to establish an independent extramurally funded research program is preferred.
• Associate/Full Professor Applicants Established federally funded research program with a proven track record of leadership and collaboration.
• Research Focus Expertise in NeuroMetabolism, translational neuroscience, gut-brain interactions, or complementary fields.

Certifications/Licenses

• Required
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated excellence in research with a strong track record of high-quality impactful publications. A well-defined research plan outlining future directions and strategies for securing continued research funding. Proven success in mentoring trainees, fostering their academic and professional development. Evidence of a collaborative team-oriented approach to scientific research and mentoring. Grant funding history appropriate to the candidates current academic rank.

Position Overview Rutgers Health Overview New Jerseys premier academic health center, Rutgers Health 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, Rutgers Health includes eight 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 Rutgers Health is to promote the careers of faculty, staff, and learners.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Key Highlights of the Research Environment of Rutgers and the Helix NJ Rich history and excellence

• Rutgers University, founded in 1766 as Queens College, is the eighth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and was originally established in New Brunswick, New Jersey, as a colonial-era seminary for training clergy.
• Its central location along the Raritan River has historically made it a hub of intellectual, cultural, and economic activity, evolving into a modern research university deeply rooted in its rich heritage.
• Rutgers is Americas eighth-oldest institution of higher learning and an academic health and research powerhouse that leverages outstanding talent, resources, and expertise to address challenges and create a positive impact in New Jersey and beyond.

29 schools, 69,000 undergrads, 53 renowned academy members, 100 AAAS fellows, 969 million Research programs annually, 600,000 alumni, and a $6 billion annual budget.

State-of-the-Art Infrastructure The CNM will be housed at the Rutgers Helix, a vibrant hub combining academia, industry, Nokia, Bell Labs, and residential-commercial spaces, fostering innovative collaborations.

Collaborative Culture With over 300 neuroscience research labs at Rutgers, the CNM is a key part of an active community of leaders in neuroscience and neurometabolism, including researchers studying gut-brain interactions, sensory biology, and motivational behavior, and contribute to multidisciplinary research efforts supported by institutes like the BHI and CHINJ.

Thriving Community The CNM in Rutgers University-New Brunswick campuses is close to the Rutgers Zimmerli Museum, performing arts centers, and historical State Theatres. The CNM is located in the heartland of New Jersey, within an hours drive from the beaches and the mountains.

Strategic Location Located in New Brunswick at the midpoint of the Northeast Corridor, the CNM offers unparalleled convenience for regional and global connectivity via Amtrak, NJ Transit, and proximity to Newark Liberty International Airport.

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