Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

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 nations 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 UniversityNew Brunswick campus and includes 40000 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 -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 Jerseys 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 UniversityNew 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 Queens 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 Americas 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; 69000 undergrads; 53 renowned academy members; 100 AAAS fellows; $969 million Research programs annually; 600000 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 hours 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.