Tenure Track Physician Scientist

Rutgers University · New Brunswick, NJ · FacultyRWJMS – Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science (RITMS) Center for HIV-Associated Co-Morbidities and Translational Science (CHACTS) The Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science (RITMS) invites applicationsfrom accomplished physician-scientists ( MD or MD/PhD ) for tenure-track facultypositions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Successful candidates willjoin the Rutgers Center for HIV-Associated Co-Morbidities and Translational Science(CHACTS), located within the state-of-the-art Rutgers Helix research complex. CHACTS is uniquely structured to address the multifaceted challenges of HIV-associatedcomplications by bringing together a diverse community of basic, translational, and clinicalresearchers. Our interdisciplinary environment supports innovative research that bridgeslaboratory discovery with clinical practice, empowering faculty to identify the biologicalmechanisms driving HIV-related disorders, including cardiovascular disease, neurologicdysfunction, metabolic disturbances, and mental health complications, and developstrategies that translate into improved outcomes for people living with HIV.By integrating both wet and dry laboratory research approaches, CHACTS provides acohesive translational framework that moves discoveries seamlessly from bench tobedside and back again. This structure enhances collaboration, accelerates therapeuticdevelopment, and strengthens the potential for meaningful clinical impact. We are seeking accomplished physician-scientists with anMD or MD/PhD, preferablywith fellowship training or clinical expertise inInfectious Diseases, who are pursuingresearch into the mechanisms driving HIV-associated cardiovascular, neurological, ormetabolic complications and their translation into clinical interventions. Facultyappointments will be made within appropriate Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School departments and divisions, such asMedicineand the Division of Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, and include full access to graduate programs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and exceptional clinical and research infrastructure. Why Join Rutgers CHACTS? Exceptional Research Environment Access to outstanding core facilities, including a modern vivarium with 24/7 activitymonitoring systems, behavioral testing cores, and BSL-2/2+ laboratory and animalfacilities, as well as wet and dry laboratory spaces within the Helix research complex. Engagement in innovative research that links fundamental biological discovery toclinical relevance, with the goal of elucidating mechanisms that drive HIV-associatedconditions such as cardiovascular disease, neurological and metabolic dysfunction, and mental health disorders. Competitive Support Generous start-up packages designed to accelerate new or expanding researchprograms. Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Culture Work alongside prominent faculty in a highly supportive research ecosystem withstrong institutional commitment to translational science. Diverse, interdisciplinary community of basic scientists and clinician-investigators. Access to Top Research Trainees CHACTS faculty recruit from multiple PhD programs including Neuroscience, Molecular Bioscience , Biomedical Engineering , Endocrinology & Animal Sciences, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Toxicology .Faculty also engage exceptional undergraduate researchers from Rutgers Honors College and life science majors. Rutgers’ reputation, diverse community, and geographic location draw exceptionalpostdoctoral scholars from around the world. Faculty Responsibilities Develop and maintain a nationally and internationally recognized, externally fundedresearch program with strong translational and interdisciplinary impact. Collaborate with faculty across CHACTS, RITMS, RWJMS departments, Rutgers Health, and the wider university community. Engage in medical and graduate education, including mentoring of trainees, residents, fellows, postdocs, and junior faculty. Contribute to the broader academic community through seminars, committees, andinstitute-wide initiatives. Compliance and Leadership Expectations Adhere to Rutgers’ compliance standards, including the Corporate Compliance Policy , Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interestpolicies. Maintain familiarity with evolving federal, state, and university regulations. Ensure that any supervised staff receive appropriate compliance training andevaluation. Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; experienceworking in a unionized environment is preferred.