Open Rank Faculty Positions in Cancer Research

Rutgers Cancer Institute is growing and invites applications for open-rank tenure-track faculty positions in cancer research.

We seek exceptional scientists with the ability to establish an innovative, independent, and collaborative research program addressing important fundamental questions across the broad spectrum of cancer research. We welcome candidates across all areas of cancer research. Interdisciplinary and translational approaches that foster collaboration with faculty across the consortium are encouraged. Successful candidates will establish or expand innovative, externally funded research programs and contribute to a highly collaborative scientific environment. Candidates with a demonstrated ability or strong potential to secure peer-reviewed funding are encouraged to apply. Applicants should demonstrate a strong record of scientific achievement and a vision for an impactful research program.

Rutgers Cancer Institute is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and consortium that includes faculty members from across Rutgers University and Princeton University. Rutgers Cancer Institute is a national leader in basic, translational, clinical, prevention, and population science, advancing discoveries that improve cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

Research Program Opportunities

Successful candidates will align with one or more Rutgers Cancer Institute research programs, including:

• Cancer Metabolism and Immunology
• Genomic Instability and Cancer Genetics
• Cancer Pharmacology
• Cancer Prevention and Control

Rutgers Cancer Institute provides successful candidates with competitive startup packages and laboratory space, state-of-the-art shared resources and core facilities, and extensive opportunities for collaboration across Rutgers and Princeton University.

Candidates must hold a PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree and have a record of research accomplishment commensurate with rank. Successful applicants will demonstrate the potential to develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program and contribute to the institute's mission. Associate and Full Professor candidates should have a sustained record of peer-reviewed funding and scientific leadership.