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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?

Successful faculty candidates will be expected to perform the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Qualified candidates must have: Doctoral Degree: PhD, MD, or equivalent. Assistant Professor Applicants: Evidence of the ability to establish an independent, extramurally funded research program is preferred. Associate/Full Professor Applicants: Established federally funded research program with a proven track record of leadership and collaboration. Research Focus: Expertise in NeuroMetabolism, translational neuroscience, gut-brain interactions, or complementary fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

Laboratory environment.

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

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Interested applicants should apply online through the Rutgers University Job Portal by submitting the following documents: (1) letter of interest; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a brief description of research interests and future research plans, and (4) names and contact information for at least three references. Questions and letters of interest should be directed to Dr. Zhiping Pang, MD, PhD, Chair of the Search Committee, at pangzh@rwjms@rutgers.edu.

Required Documents to upload with your application:

Applications should be submitted by December 31, 2025. Later applications may also be considered if the position has not been filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Timely submission of all materials is highly recommended for full consideration.