Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Company: Rutgers University
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary The newly launched Rutgers Center for
NeuroMetabolism ( CNM ), in collaboration with the Child Health
Institute of New Jersey ( CHINJ ), the Department of Neuroscience
and Cell Biology ( NCB ), and the Rutgers Brain Health Institute (
BHI ), are seeking to recruit an open rank, tenure-track/tenured
faculty positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full
Professor. Located within the transformative Rutgers Helix complex,
the CNM is poised to lead groundbreaking research at the
intersection of neuroscience and metabolism, focusing on disorders
such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, eating disorders, and related
inflammatory, vascular, or gastrointestinal diseases. The CNM aims
to build a world-class research program within one of the nation’s
leading academic medical centers. We seek dynamic researchers to
join a thriving and collaborative community with access to
cutting-edge resources, generous start-up packages, and
opportunities for impactful research and mentorship. The Child
Health Institute of New Jersey ( CHINJ ) is a state-of-the-art
research institute with over a dozen research laboratories with
more than 80 faculty, fellows, students, and technicians. CHINJ is
located on the Rutgers University—New Brunswick campus and includes
40,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratories and office
space as well as sophisticated facilities for modeling pediatric
diseases. CHINJ is part of the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical
School ( RWJMS ). We seek researchers with expertise in
neurometabolism with a focus on mechanisms underlying metabolic,
neurological, and psychiatric disorders, as well as their
translational potential for clinical therapies. The ideal candidate
will bring innovative perspectives to a collaborative environment,
leveraging Rutgers’ resources to drive discoveries from bench to
bedside.Tenure-track appointments will be made through appropriate
departments (e.g. Neuroscience and Cell Biology, Pediatrics,
Medicine and Psychiatry) at RWJMS , with full access to graduate
training programs and research resources. Successful candidates
will be provided with excellent start-up packages and will be
expected to develop and maintain strong, externally funded research
programs, and participate in collaborative projects with other
Departments and Institutes on the campus. Why Join Rutgers CNM ?
Exceptional Resources: Access to exceptional core facilities,
including a state-of-the-art vivarium with 24/7 activity monitoring
system, behavioral testing cores, metabolic core, imaging core, and
cutting-edge lab facilities at the Helix. Generous Start-Up
Packages: Competitive support to establish or expand your research
program. Collaborative Ecosystem: Work alongside renowned
researchers within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Access to global talent: The CNM faculty has access to graduate
students from multiple PhD programs, including Neuroscience,
Molecular Bioscience, Biomedical Engineering, Endocrinology and
Animal Sciences, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Toxicology.
Additionally, CNM faculty has access to amazing top undergraduate
students from the Rutgers Honors College, Cell Biology and
Neuroscience, and General Biology. Furthermore, Rutgers is
attractive to globally talented postdoctoral fellows due to the
excellence in research, the geological location, and the diverse
cultures. Successful faculty candidates will be expected to perform
the following duties: Develop and maintain a nationally and
internationally recognized research program supported by external
grant funding, leveraging cutting-edge, interdisciplinary, and
translational approaches. Foster collaborations with faculty in the
CNM , the CHINJ , the Departments of Neuroscience and Cell Biology,
Pediatrics and Psychiatry, the Brain Health Institute of New
Jersey, and the broader Rutgers Health and Rutgers University
community Engage in mentorship and teaching by participating in
Rutgers graduate and medical student training programs. Contribute
to the academic community through: Participation in seminars and
faculty meetings; Mentoring opportunities for trainees and junior
faculty; Involvement in institute-wide community activities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Understands and adheres to
Rutgers compliance standards as they appear in the Rutgers
Corporate Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct and Conflict of
Interest Policy. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and
Rutgers regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and
as they change or are modified as outlined in Rutgers compliance
policies. Ensures that all staff are trained and evaluated on their
knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures
specific to their jobs. Outstanding human relations and leadership
skills and the ability to function in a team environment are
required. Knowledge of how to accomplish superior performance in a
unionized environment is preferred Overview Rutgers Health
Overview: New Jersey’s premier academic health center, Rutgers
Health, takes an integrated approach to educating students,
providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal
of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New
Brunswick and collaborating university wide, Rutgers Health
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 elite and renowned faculty are teachers, health researchers and
providers, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance
medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest
research findings. We offer an outstanding education and training
in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing,
biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health
careers. An important mission of Rutgers Health is to promote the
careers of faculty, staff, and learners. Through this community of
healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never
before to transform lives. Key Highlights of the Research
Environment of Rutgers and the HelixNJ Rich history and
excellences: Rutgers University, founded in 1766 as Queen’s
College, is the eighth-oldest institution of higher education in
the United States and was originally established in New Brunswick,
New Jersey, as a colonial-era seminary for training clergy. Its
central location along the Raritan River has historically made it a
hub of intellectual, cultural, and economic activity, evolving into
a modern research university deeply rooted in its rich heritage.
Rutgers is America’s eighth-oldest institution of higher learning
and an academic, health, and research powerhouse that leverages
outstanding talent, resources, and expertise to address challenges
and create a positive impact in New Jersey and beyond. 29 schools;
6,9000 undergrads; 53 renowned academy members; 100 AAAS fellows;
$969 million Research programs annually; 600,000 alumni; $6 Billion
annual budget. State-of-the-Art Infrastructure: The CNM will be
housed at the Rutgers Helix, a vibrant hub combining academia,
industry (Nokia Bell Labs), and residential/commercial spaces,
fostering innovative collaborations. Collaborative Culture: With
over 300 neuroscience research labs at Rutgers, the CNM is a key
part of an active community of leaders in neuroscience and
neurometabolism, including researchers studying gut-brain
interactions, sensory biology, and motivational behavior, and
contribute to multidisciplinary research efforts supported by
institutes like the BHI and CHINJ . Thriving Community: The CNM in
Rutgers University-New Brunswick campuses is close to the Rutgers
Zimmerli Museum, performing arts centers, and historical State
Theatres. The CNM is located in the heartland of New Jersey. It is
within an hour’s drive from the beaches and the mountains.
Strategic Location: Located in New Brunswick, at the midpoint of
the Northeast Corridor, the CNM offers unparalleled convenience for
regional and global connectivity via Amtrak, NJ Transit, and
proximity to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Keywords: Rutgers University, Toms River , Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Healthcare , New Brunswick, New Jersey
