Tenure Track Assistant Professor-Biology

The Biology Department at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Camden Campus invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor faculty position in Biological Data Integration. We seek an outstanding individual with innovative and integrative research programs that would extend and complement existing faculty strengths in the Biology Department. We welcome candidates working on computational approaches to biological data analyses and integration of heterogenous datasets. We encourage those who take an interdisciplinary approach to computational animal biology to apply. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant area of biology and postdoctoral experience with a strong publication record. The successful candidate is expected to develop a vibrant, independent and competitive research program to successfully secure external funding. The candidate should have a strong desire to integrate into campus-wide interdisciplinary research in the Center for Computational and Integrative Biology ( CCIB). The successful applicant is expected to contribute to the development and implementation of a new direction in Biological Data Analysis for undergraduate, MS and PhD students. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in his/her area of expertise, mentor graduate (MS, PhD) and undergraduate students, and be a contributing colleague by serving on department, program and campus committees.

Applicants should submit a CV, research plan, teaching philosophy and three supporting letters. Please find further information on the Biology Department and CCIB at https://biology.camden.rutgers.edu/ and https://ccib.camden.rutgers.edu/. First consideration will be given to candidates whose application is received by November 1, 2024. The search will continue until the appropriate candidate is found. Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer.

Rutgers-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of 6,000 students located in Camden, New Jersey, directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. Our campus is classified as a "Doctoral University: High Research Activity" (R2) institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and it emphasizes civic engagement. As a designated Minority Serving Institution, we particularly seek faculty who can connect with our diverse student population (over 50% racial/ethnic minorities and over 25% first-generation college students).

The teaching load for research active faculty is 2-2, and salaries and benefits are competitive. For additional information about Rutgers University-Camden, please visit https://camden.rutgers.edu/.

Applicants should contact Dr. Daniel Shain, chairperson of Department of Biology, dshain@camden.rutgers.edu, with any questions. Rutgers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University and Department seek an active, culturally diverse faculty of the highest caliber. Women and members of historically underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

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PhD in a relevant area of biology and postdoctoral experience with a strong publication record.

Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers-Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School.