Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Rutgers University invites applications for tenure-track positions at the assistant or associate professor level in the Department of Pharmacology. Successful candidates will join a group of supportive colleagues who conduct research across diverse disciplines, including cell signaling and growth control, gene expression and ‘omics approaches to cancer and age-related disease, host-pathogen interactions, ion channel biophysics and electrophysiology, metabolic and liver disease, pulmonary medicine and translational pharmacology, therapeutic target development and drug discovery. We value innovation, curiosity and collegiality, and seek candidates whose research addresses impactful questions in fundamental and/or translational science that complement and diversify our department’s existing strengths.

Committed to academic excellence and accessible education, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is one of the most diverse public research universities in the country and a member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance. A cornerstone of Rutgers Health, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) is home to collaborative faculty with federally funded research programs, interdisciplinary Ph.D.-level graduate training programs and outstanding core facilities including genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, high performance computing, genome editing, confocal microscopy, human neuroimaging, and cryo-EM, among others.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent terminal degree. Assistant Professor applicants should demonstrate strong postdoctoral research productivity and clear potential for developing an independent, externally funded research program. Associate Professor candidates must have a sustained record of original research and established funding. All candidates are expected to contribute to teaching graduate and medical students in biomedical sciences. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience. Rutgers offers competitive benefits and generous startup packages.

Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter describing  their interest in Rutgers 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. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Formal review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and continue thereafter. Timely submission of all materials, including confidential letters submitted directly by three referees, is highly recommended for full consideration.

The New Brunswick/Piscataway campus of Rutgers University is located at the center of the Northeast corridor, with access to New York City, Philadelphia, and the New Jersey shore within an hour. The region is a hub of academic excellence and innovation, home to top-tier universities, leading pharmaceutical and biotech research facilities, and major corporate headquarters. Central New Jersey offers a high quality of life with vibrant and diverse cultural institutions, outstanding public and private schools, and a range of residential options—from urban living to suburban communities and picturesque small towns--all within close proximity to campus.

Rutgers is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are deeply committed to increasing diversity and especially encourage applications from persons with disabilities, women, veterans, and minority scholars.

About Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey--Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Founded in 1966 as Rutgers Medical School, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) is located on the New Brunswick/Piscataway campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. As one of the nation’s leading comprehensive medical schools, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education, research, health care delivery, and the promotion of community health. In cooperation with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, the medical school’s principal affiliate, they comprise New Jersey’s premier academic medical center. In addition, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has 34 other hospital affiliates and ambulatory care sites throughout the region. Robert Wood Johnson Medical School encompasses 19 basic science and clinical departments, and hosts centers and institutes including The Cardiovascular Institute, the Child Health Institute of New Jersey, the Institute for Neurological Therapeutics, and the Women’s Health Institute. The medical school maintains educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels for more than 1,500 students on its campuses in New Brunswick and Piscataway, and provides continuing educ...ation courses for healthcare professionals and community education programs. RWJMS is part of a vibrant and interactive research community at Rutgers, an elite research institution, exceeding $929 million in annual research funding (FY2023). The Rutgers life and biomedical sciences community includes over 200 faculty members in different departments within Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, School of Engineering as well as within institutes including the New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health (IFNH), Human Genetics Institute of New Jersey (HGINJ), Waksman Institute of Microbiology, Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine, Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ), Child Health Institute of New Jersey (CHI), Rutgers Institute for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases, the Brain Health Institute, and the NIH-funded Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science leading the New Jersey Alliance for Clinical and Translational Science (NJ ACTS), with Princeton University and the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

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