Assistant Professor, Research-Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant Professor, Research-Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department RWJ-Otolaryngology Salary Commensurate With Experience Posting Summary The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School invites applications for a tenure-track position in clinically-based translational auditory research to begin on or before July 1, 2022. We especially welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds performing outstanding research at the intersection of hearing loss, physiology, and behavior in rodent models. Position Status Posting Number 21FA0892 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Applicants should have postdoctoral experience and independent NIH funding, such as a K99 or R01 grant. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Applicants should have postdoctoral experience and independent NIH funding, such as a K99 or R01 grant. The tenure track rank will be at assistant professor. Applicants will be evaluated on their potential to establish a prominent, highly collaborative, externally funded research program that investigates clinical models of hearing loss-based disorders with an emphasis on treatments and preventative measures. Individuals with research programs geared towards investigating the effects of age-induced hearing loss, especially as it relates to the onset of dementia are highly encouraged to apply. Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants requested to provide a cover letter, CV, research statement, and a description of their commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive academic community. Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/138168 Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Off Campus City State Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement