Research Assistant Professor in Surgery
Join Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School to advance surgical research and contribute to cutting-edge medical innovations.
Best for:Best for clinical or scientific researchers with a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or MD/PhD) and a strong publication record seeking a tenure-track research-focused role in surgery.
Overview
This position at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) in New Brunswick, NJ, offers a full-time opportunity for a Research Assistant Professor in Surgery. The role focuses on conducting high-impact research aligned with the Department of Surgery’s strategic priorities, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and driving scholarly productivity. The successful candidate will be expected to make immediate contributions to their assigned research program, publish peer-reviewed work, and support the academic mission of the department. Funding for this position is contingent on grant availability, and continued employment depends on sustained research performance and financial support.
What you'll do
- Conduct research activities aligned with the Department of Surgery’s strategic priorities.
- Contribute to the growth and development of departmental research programs.
- Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to advance research goals.
- Maintain strong communication with faculty, staff, trainees, and administrative leadership.
- Demonstrate expertise and technical skills to make immediate contributions to assigned research programs.
- Publish peer-reviewed research and maintain a strong record of scholarly productivity.
- Ensure continued appointment is dependent on sustained funding and satisfactory research performance.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline, or equivalent doctoral degree.
Language: English (proficiency required for academic and research communication)
Instruction: English
Publications: Strong record of peer-reviewed publications in relevant clinical or scientific journals.
- Demonstrated research experience in a clinical or scientific discipline.
- Strong record of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications.
- Expertise and technical skills relevant to surgical research.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary research environments.
- Experience in securing and managing research funding.
- Must hold a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline.
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned, but funding availability may apply.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-06-23
Applicants should submit their application through the provided external link on the HigherEdJobs portal. Ensure your application includes all required documents and clearly demonstrates your research experience and scholarly productivity.
- CV or resume
- Cover letter detailing research experience and goals
- List of peer-reviewed publications
- Letters of recommendation
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