Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

We seek candidates with research expertise in immunology including, but not limited to, neuroimmunology, autoimmunity, development and function of B cells, T cells, NK cells, gd T cells, innate-like cells, macrophages and other myeloid cells. Research focusing on the impact that these cells have on innate and adaptive immune responses, roles in tolerance and contributions to disease are all of interest. Grant funding commensurate with the current academic rank is expected. Applications from physician-scientists, particularly pediatricians, are encouraged. Tenure-track appointments will be made through appropriate departments 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.

Faculty member will be expected to perform the following duties:

Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree, outstanding academic credentials, a track record of research accomplishment and grant funding commensurate with their current academic rank. Applications from physician-scientists are encouraged.

Laboratory environment.

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Institute and School Overview:

These positions are a joint recruitment between the Institute for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases (i3D) and the Child Health Institute of New Jersey ( CHINJ) which will leverage their combined strengths to support outstanding research scientists and develop collaborative research programs spanning key areas of research interest shared by both institutes.

The i3D is a Chancellor level institute within Rutgers Health. Infection and Inflammation has been selected as a signature area of strategic development and the i3D is has become a national leader in this area with outstanding research scientists across the full range of basic immunology and immune and inflammatory responses to a range of important human infections.

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).

Research at CHINJ includes basic and mechanistic studies of immune function and immune response disorders in the context of immune cell development, antigen presentation, transcriptional control of functions and calcium flux. CHINJ scientists study the causes, treatment and prevention of childhood illnesses including on-going studies of asthma, type 1 diabetes, inflammatory neurodevelopmental disorders and autism, synaptic regulation and neural circuits in feeding and behavior, and immune cell regulation of cognitive disorders. Outstanding research not directly focused on child health is also highly encouraged.

CHINJ faculty interact closely with i3D members throughout Rutgers participating in journal clubs, retreats, symposia and other joint activities. They also have outstanding opportunities for collaboration with colleagues at RWJMS including the RWJMS Department of Pediatrics, Rutgers University and the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

The New Brunswick/Piscataway campus is situated in central New Jersey with easy access to New York City and Philadelphia. The region is home to world class universities, numerous pharmaceutical and biotech research facilities and corporate headquarters. Central New Jersey offers vibrant and diverse cultural activities, outstanding public and private schools and opportunities to live in urban, suburban or small-town settings within a short distance of the Rutgers campus.

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Interested applicants should apply online through the Rutgers University Job Portal by submitting the following documents: (1) letter of interest; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a brief description of research interests and future research plans, and (4) names and contact information for at least three references. Questions and letters of interest should be directed to Dr. Lisa Denzin, PhD, Chair of the Search Committee (denzinlk@rutgers.edu)

Required Documents to upload with your application:

(1) a letter of interest directed to the Faculty Search Committee;
(2) a curriculum vitae;
(3) a one-page summary of important contributions to science;
(4) a two-page description of future research plans;
(5) a statement describing their approach to inclusive teaching and integrating diversity in pursuit of academic excellence; and
(6) full contact information for at least three references.

Applications should be submitted by December 1, 2024. Later applications may also be considered if the position has not been filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Timely submission of all materials is highly recommended for full consideration.