Cancer Immunotherapy, Cell Therapy; Assistant​/Associate Professor

Cancer Immunotherapy, Cell Therapy (Assistant/Associate Professor)

Applicants should submit a CV, a cover letter detailing how the candidate’s work will contribute to the Rutgers Cancer Institute Mission, and list 3 references with contact information or upload reference letters.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Recruitment/Posting

Title:

Cancer Immunotherapy, Cell Therapy (Assistant/Associate Professor)

Department: CINJ - Medical Immunology

Salary Details: A minimum of $269,922 for assistant professor or $328,678 for associate professor.

Offer Information:
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including qualifications, experience, and expertise, and the availability of department or grant funds. We consider market benchmarks and internal equity to ensure fair compensation. Rutgers provides competitive and flexible compensation packages.

• 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

Rutgers Cancer Institute seeks applications for a clinical research position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level to join the Duncan and Nancy Mac Millan Cancer Immunology and Metabolism Center of Excellence. Candidates should have a research emphasis on cancer immunotherapy and cell therapy, with a focus on first-in-human clinical trials at Rutgers Cancer Institute using on-site GMP manufacturing and immune monitoring. Clinical focus is open with opportunities in Phase I development.

The program is linked to the Cancer Immunology and Metabolism Center of Excellence and a CAR-T therapy program with onsite GMP manufacturing and first-in-human trials.

Visit Center of Excellence in Cancer Immunology and Metabolism for more information.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualified candidates must have:

• MD/DO/MBBS
• Board certified or eligible
• Completed or in the process of completing fellowship training
• Active or eligible for NJ Medical License

Preferred Qualifications Candidates at mid-senior level with experience and expertise in conducting and leading clinical research.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

RBHS overview and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School context are provided as part of the institutional description. The description includes collaboration opportunities with Princeton University and highlights the Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center project and related facilities.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should submit a CV, a cover letter detailing how the candidate’s work will contribute to the Rutgers Cancer Institute Mission, and 3 references with contact information or upload reference letters.

Campus: RBHS – New Brunswick

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Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City:
New Brunswick

State: NJ

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Required Documents

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement.

To learn more about Rutgers University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, see the Non-Discrimination-Statement.

Contact information for accommodations and pre-employment screening is available as part of standard university policy.

Posting Close Date: 09/30/2026