Position Details: Recruitment/Posting Title: Research Assistant Professor of Surgery
Department: RWJ - Surgery Vascular
Salary Details: Minimum of $120,000
Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Position Status: Full Time
Posting Number: 26FA0687
Posting Open Date: 07/23/2026
Posting Close Date: 06/23/2027
Benefits: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Posting Summary
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) in New Brunswick, NJ is seeking a full-time Research Assistant Professor of Surgery. The Research Assistant Professor will conduct research activities that support the strategic priorities of the Department of Surgery, contribute to the growth of departmental research programs, collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and maintain strong communication with faculty, staff, trainees, and administrative leadership. The successful candidate is expected to possess the expertise, technical skills, and scholarly experience necessary to make immediate contributions to their assigned research program with minimal additional training.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of research productivity and a commitment to advancing the academic mission of the Department of Surgery through innovative and collaborative research.
Appointment to the Research Track is contingent upon the availability of funding from grants, contracts, and other approved sources. Continued appointment is dependent upon sustained funding and satisfactory performance in research-related activities.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
The Successful candidate must have: Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline. Demonstrated research experience and scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications.
Posting Details
Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus: Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City: New Brunswick
State: NJ
Pre-employment Screening:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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