Tenure Associate Professor

About the role

The Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey invites applications for one or more full-time Tenure or Tenure-track faculty positions in the Department of Surgery, Division of Acute Care Surgery (ACS), at any appropriate rank.

Responsibilities

• Develop or maintain an independent research program focused on the prevention of high-risk emergency surgery.
• Collaborate with colleagues to advance surgical research and education.
• Lead initiatives in surgical research within the department and contribute to the broader academic community.
• Engage in clinical research activities, maintaining clinical practice in the ACS division.
• Secure and maintain federal funding for research projects, aiming for R01-level grants by the fourth year.

Requirements

• An established track record of publication and funding commensurate with career stage.
• A clear intent to pursue an independent, federally-funded research program.
• A commitment to collaborative work and graduate teaching.
• Ability to be a leader in the field of surgical research.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in surgical research and clinical practice.
• Strong publication record and funding history.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Skills

• Research methodology and statistical analysis skills.
• Grant writing and proposal development skills.
• Collaborative team management.
• Effective communication and teaching abilities.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive start-up package, including resources for research infrastructure and personnel.

Pay

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The position is full-time, with a primary focus on research and clinical activities.