Assistant Professor in Gastrointestinal (GI) Physiology and the Microbiome

Assistant Professor in Gastrointestinal (GI) Physiology and the Microbiome

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applications submitted before January 2, 2024, will receive full consideration, with review continuing until the positions are filled. Applicants should provide a cover letter that includes a brief summary of their academic background, why they are interested in this opportunity and contact information for three references, a curriculum vitae (CV), a statement of research interests and how they align with or complement existing research at SEBS/Rutgers (3 page maximum), a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (2 page maximum), and a statement discussing their past experiences and philosophy for promoting equity and inclusion in a diverse educational environment through research, teaching, mentoring, and service (2 page maximum). For guidance on preparing a diversity statement:

https://execdeanagriculture.rutgers.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/diversity-statement-instructions.php

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For additional information about the positions, please contact Dr. Carol Bagnell, Search Committee Chair,

[email protected]

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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Recruitment/Posting Title

Assistant Professor in Gastrointestinal (GI) Physiology and the Microbiome
Department
Department

SEBS - Animal Science
Posting Summary
Central to the goals of the

Department of Animal Sciences

is development of key research areas in The New Jersey Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health that will support our mission to “improve animal, human, and environmental health.” There is a clear scientific gap in understanding how human and animal physiology is altered by the gut microbiome. Alterations in gut-brain health driven by the microbiome may contribute to the underlying pathology of endocrine-related diseases including obesity, diabetes, and cancer. This tenure-track faculty hire will complement existing expertise in neuroendocrinology, physiology, and microbiome-related research at

SEBS

by including research with host animal species. Faculty hiring in this area should fill the current gastrointestinal physiology expertise gap we have and enhance collaboration within the cluster and with the Rutgers University Microbiome Program, Rutgers Brain Health Institute, and Rutgers

RWJ

Medical School. This faculty hire will be expected to teach courses in the Animal Sciences undergraduate curriculum and

Endocrinology and Animal Biosciences

focused on integrative and gut-brain physiology.

We seek to hire an interdisciplinary cluster of four tenure-track faculty colleagues whose scholarly interests and goals fit within the

SEBS

core areas of strength which span from microorganisms to ecosystems. Successful applicants will prioritize and align with

SEBS

values of inclusivity, interdisciplinary excellence and scholarly relevance leading to innovative research programs, student success, and community engagement.
Faculty hires will affiliate with one of several academic departments: Animal Sciences, Biochemistry and Microbiology, Food Science, and Nutritional Sciences. Specific research areas are shown below, though any area related to metabolic health will be considered.
• Nutrition and metabolic health
Tenure-track nine-month academic appointments are at the Assistant Professor level. Successful applicants will be competitive for external funding opportunities with the potential to establish an integrated research program and must be committed to teaching core and elective courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to mentoring research students at all degree levels.
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences ( SEBS )

powers the university’s robust exploration of sciences. From microorganisms to a changing climate, the land, air and ocean, nutrition and food sciences, animals, and plants.

SEBS - NJAES

continues to successfully serve the increasingly diverse population of New Jersey by integrating basic and applied research with education, outreach, and engagement to achieve community-serving outcomes.

The New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health ( IFNH

) plays a central role in these efforts, building on Rutgers’ extensive and pioneering work in the fields of agriculture, food science, nutritional science, and human and animal health.

IFNH

underscores the commitment of Rutgers University to new transformational initiatives across the many disciplines impacting food, nutrition, and health. The institute embraces a culture of interdisciplinarity that seeks solutions to our health problems in the social as well as the biological determinants of health.

IFNH

oversees a spectrum of translational activity ranging from basic research to community outreach. The breadth of its activities is reflected in the diversity of its research centers, thematic programs, and student services. As one of its top program priorities, the institute focuses on ways to stem the epidemic rise in childhood obesity and obesity-related disorders such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Position Status
Position Status

Full Time
Posting Number
Posting Number

23FA1094
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
A doctoral degree in the appropriate discipline combined with advanced research training and experience.
Demonstrated record of scholarship. Strong written and oral presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview
Statement
Rutgers and

SEBS

are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://diversity.rutgers.edu). One of our main priorities is to diversify our faculty ranks as outlined in the

SEBS / NJAES

DEI

strategic plan to ensure our faculty composition reflects the diversity of our state and student population. We especially encourage applications from backgrounds underrepresented in the sciences including Black, Latine, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ scientists.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications submitted before January 2, 2024, will receive full consideration, with review continuing until the positions are filled. Applicants should provide a cover letter that includes a brief summary of their academic background, why they are interested in this opportunity and contact information for three references, a curriculum vitae (CV), a statement of research interests and how they align with or complement existing research at

SEBS /Rutgers (3 page maximum), a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (2 page maximum), and a statement discussing their past experiences and philosophy for promoting equity and inclusion in a diverse educational environment through research, teaching, mentoring, and service (2 page maximum). For guidance on preparing a diversity statement:

https://execdeanagriculture.rutgers.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/diversity-statement-instructions.php

.

For additional information about the positions, please contact Dr. Carol Bagnell, Search Committee Chair,

[email protected]

.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. 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, pregnancy, 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
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Required Documents

Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Teaching Philosophy
List of Professional References (contact Info)
Research Statement
Diversity Statement
Optional Documents
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, pregnancy, 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 .

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