Physician Scientist (Tenure or Non-Tenured)

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Physician Scientist (Tenure or Non-Tenured)
Department
NJMS-Ob/Gyn
Salary Details
A minimum of $290,402 for academic year appointments
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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: .Posting Summary The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Health at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, New Jersey Medical School, located in Newark, NJ, has a multi-disciplinary research program that encompasses clinical and basic research in multiple divisions, including Reproductive Endocrinology and Gynecologic Cancers. We invite applications for full time, tenure-track and non-tenure track appointments at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We are currently recruiting candidates with expertise in all aspects of biology, including cancer, genetics, immunology, and inflammatory disease, who seek to advance the field of women's health through multi-disciplinary clinical-basic-translational research. The position will be supported by a competitive start up package with exceptional candidates being considered for further support as Chancellor Scholars.
Position Status
Full Time
Posting Number
21FA1179
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date
01/03/2026
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree, post-doctoral experience, excellent communication skills and a record of scientific productivity. Candidates at the Assistant Professor level should have a substantial trajectory toward developing a rigorous, externally-funded research program. Candidates at the Associate Professor level should have a national scientific reputation, current research funding and a history of mentorship and leadership.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview
New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. This position is at Rutgers- New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) in Newark, NJ. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university-wide, RBHS 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 faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Statement
The mission of the Department of OBGYN & Reproductive Health includes teaching, research, clinical care and service to the institution, local environment, state and country. Our mission includes teaching Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Health to medical students, residents, physicians. Our role is to advance knowledge in the field of clinical medicine as well as the basic science of pregnancy and reproduction through research. We provide clinical care to our local community and consultative care in our sub specialties to the State. We also provide leadership in our field, both locally and nationally
The Center for Cell Signaling encompasses a multidisciplinary and collaborative group of researchers exploring innovative ways to answer questions in biology at the molecular, cellular, systems, and organismal level, with a focus on signal transduction. The Center for Immunity and Inflammation is a multidisciplinary and highly collaborative center with laboratories dedicated to researching allergies; chronic autoimmune diseases; fungal pathogens; pain management; sepsis; and toxoplasmosis. Core resources include flow cytometry and cell sorter
capability for BSL-2 and BSL-3 infectious disease research, histology, confocal, live-cell imaging, animal facilities including a nationally-designated BL3 laboratory and animal housing facilities, and an applied genomics center.
Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)
City
Newark
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
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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