Assistant Professor in Immunology
Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Immunology within the Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience at Rutgers University.
Best for:Best for postdoctoral researchers in immunology or biology with a strong publication record and a commitment to undergraduate teaching.
Overview
The Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience at Rutgers University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on immunology. The successful candidate will establish and maintain an innovative, extramurally funded research program utilizing animal or cellular models relevant to human disease. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate immunology lecture or laboratory courses and mentoring students at undergraduate, pre-, and postdoctoral levels. Candidates benefit from a collegial department, strong interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities across Rutgers and nearby institutions, and competitive start-up packages.
What you'll do
- Develop and sustain an innovative, extramurally funded research program in immunology
- Teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in immunology
- Mentor undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral trainees
- Participate in departmental service and academic governance
- Engage in interdisciplinary research collaborations across university departments and institutes
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Immunology, Biology, or a related field, MD, or equivalent degree
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Evidence of research productivity through peer-reviewed publications suitable for a competitive R1 tenure-track application.
- Minimum of three years of postdoctoral training in a relevant research field
- Proven track record of high-quality research publications
- Demonstrated ability to pursue and secure external research funding
- Experience in teaching or mentoring students
- Must hold a qualifying doctoral or medical degree
- Must have completed at least three years of postdoctoral training
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-15 · open until filled
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research plans statement, and a statement on teaching and mentoring interests. Reference contact details should be provided, with reference letters requested for short-listed candidates.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Teaching and mentoring statement
- 3 reference letters
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