Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Phase I Hematology/Oncology Clinical Investigator (Assistant/Associate Professor)

Department
CINJ - Medical Solid Tumor

Salary Details
A minimum of $283,010 for assistant professor or $344,678, for associate professor.

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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

Posting Summary

Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health seek an academically oriented medical oncologist or hematologist to join and help grow our Phase 1 Experimental Therapeutics Program. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, conduct, and expansion of early-phase clinical trials while increasing patient access to innovative cancer therapies at New Jersey's only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and across the RWJBarnabas Health system.

Candidates with an interest in Phase I trial development and translational research are encouraged to apply. Disease specialization is flexible and will be aligned with the successful candidate's clinical and research interests with opportunities to maintain and grow a disease-specific practice while participating in a robust early-phase therapeutics program.

Opportunity Highlights

• Conduct and develop early-phase clinical trials, including first-in-human, targeted therapy, immuno-oncology, and combination studies.
• Ensure protocol adherence and compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA regulations (21 CFR), IRB requirements, and institutional SOPs.
• Author and review protocols, informed consent documents, abstracts, and manuscripts.
• Interpret and integrate pharmacokinetic (PK), pharmacodynamic (PD), and correlative/biomarker data into clinical decision-making.
• Collaborate with sponsors, CROs, translational scientists, pharmacists, and research coordinators to advance study conduct and portfolio growth.
• Contribute to feasibility assessments, site selection, for new early-phase trials and expand access throughout the RWJBarnabas Health network.
• Mentor students, housestaff, fellows, and junior faculty, and research staff.
• Startup support and research infrastructure will be provided to facilitate clinical trial development and academic growth.

The successful candidate will join the faculty of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School on the Clinical Scholar track, with approximately 0.6 clinical FTE dedicated to supporting both academic and clinical priorities. Clinical practice will be located in the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art, freestanding cancer hospital designed to advance cancer research and patient care through multidisciplinary collaboration.

Candidate Qualifications

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Position Status
Full Time

Posting Number
26FA0770

Posting Open Date
03/06/2026

Posting Close Date
09/30/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Qualified candidates must have:

• MD or equivalent degree
• Completed or completing an accredited Hematology/Oncology fellowship program
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology
• Eligible for or currently holding a New Jersey medical license
• Demonstrated interest and experience in clinical research

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Phase I or early-phase clinical trials is preferred. Candidates at mid-senior level with experience and expertise in conducting and leading clinical research.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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