Department of Medicine: Physician Scientist/Investigator

Posting Summary The Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), New Brunswick, NJ, is seeking physician-scientists and investigators with an interest in infectious diseases to join the Division at the rank of Instructor, Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Medicine. The faculty member will develop a clinical/translational/or basic science program and will have responsibilities teaching residents and infectious diseases fellows research skills. Physician-scientists will also have roles on the inpatient and outpatient infectious diseases services teaching residents and infectious diseases fellows. We are growing a strong basic and translational research group with a focus on a wide range of infectious diseases. The larger scientific environment at Rutgers is outstanding. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at New Brunswick is part of the RWJBarnabas Health System. The affiliation of Rutgers Health and RWJ/Barnabas Health, the largest health system in NJ, presents exciting opportunities for growth and expansion of the infectious disease program. The integrated health system (RWJBarnabas) is a $5 billion enterprise and cares for about 40% of all NJ residents. Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA0100 Posting Open Date 01/29/2025 Posting Close Date 01/23/2026 Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience PhD or equivalent Certifications/Licenses Board eligible in Internal Medicine and/or Infectious Disease Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview The Department of Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is comprised of approximately 150 paid and more than 300 volunteer faculty members organized into 11 divisions covering the major medical subspecialties: Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases and Hypertension; Education; Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition; Gastroenterology and Hepatology; General Internal Medicine; Hematology; Medical Oncology; Nephrology; Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine; and Rheumatology. Statement New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) 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, RBHS 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 faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.