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Recruitment/Posting Title	Open Rank Faculty Position on the Tenure Track
Department	NJMS-Microbiology
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	The Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level to develop an innovative research program in areas of biology broadly related to the study of disease mechanisms, including research utilizing molecular genetics, microbiology, biochemistry, and/or structural biology. Departmental faculty are often jointly associated with the NJMS Center for Cell Signaling, Center for Immunity and Inflammation, Center for Emerging Pathogens, or the Public Health Research Center. The position will be supported by a competitive start-up package with exceptional candidates being considered for further support as Chancellor Scholars. Rutgers New Jersey Medical School is located in Newark, NJ and is part of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (http://rbhs.rutgers.edu/), a division of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
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	22FA0550
Posting Open Date	05/06/2022
Posting Close Date	05/31/2030

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. and at least 3 years of postdoctoral experience. Candidates will be expected to establish a high-impact, funded independent research program, as well as participate in medical and graduate school education.
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Special Instructions to Applicants	For consideration, applicants should submit: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a summary of past research accomplishments and future research plans and the names, affiliations and email addresses of 3-4 references.
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/147393
Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
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Pre-employment Screenings

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

Infection Control and Safety

This position is subject to all Rutgers University policies, including TB surveillance and other infection control and safety policies. Please review the Tuberculosis Surveillance Policy for additional information.

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