Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology (Rutgers The State University)

Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title	Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track or Associate Professor, Tenure -Track
Department	Pharm - Chemical Biology
Salary	Open
Posting Summary	Susan L. Cullman Laboratory for Cancer Research, Department of Chemical Biology, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy is seeking an outstanding investigator for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level with preference given to those who’s work complements and enhances our current research programs in cancer metabolism, cancer biology, cancer prevention, and neurodegenerative biology. The successful candidate should hold the equivalent of a Ph.D. or M.D. degree and is expected to develop and maintain a strong extramurally funded research program and participate in departmental teaching at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.
Position Status
COVID-19 Immunization Requirement	Under Policy 60.1.35, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility. Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University’s web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine. Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employee’s offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Posting Number	21FA0840
Posting Open Date	07/19/2021
Posting Close Date	08/31/2023

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Ph.D. or M.D. and a strong background in an area to compliment the department’s current research programs in cancer metabolism, cancer biology, cancer prevention, or neurodegenerative biology.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain a strong extramurally funded research program to complement department’s current research programs in cancer metabolism, cancer biology, cancer prevention, and neurodegenerative biology, and participate in departmental teaching at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.
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Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview	Susan L. Cullman Laboratory for Cancer Research, Department of Chemical Biology, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy is seeking an outstanding investigator for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level with preference given to those who’s work complements and enhances our current research programs in cancer metabolism, cancer biology, cancer prevention, and neurodegenerative biology. The successful candidate should hold the equivalent of a Ph.D. or M.D. degree and is expected to develop and maintain a strong extramurally funded research program and participate in departmental teaching at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels. The position provides a strong start-up package of funding, laboratory space, and highly competitive salary and benefits.
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/136917
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
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State
Location Details	Susan Lehman Cullman Laboratory for Cancer Research, Department of Chemical Biology, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, 164 Frelinghuysen Road, Busch Campus, Piscataway, NJ 08854

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. 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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