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Human Resources

Welcome to Rockefeller University

An atmosphere of intellectual and cultural stimulation. Just ask the 2,000 faculty, students, postdocs, and professionals working on our 14-acre campus. We offer a comprehensive benefits package as well as an extensive list of discounts and perks afforded to all Rockefeller employees.

Faculty Recruitment

We are dedicated to recruiting the most brilliant biomedical research scientists, allowing them to choose their scientific pursuits, providing them with comprehensive support, and surrounding them with collaborative and energetic colleagues who are leaders in their fields.

Titia de Lange

Titia de Lange, PhD

Leon Hess Professor

I've been here for 25 years and I've never been tempted to leave. One of the things that keeps me here and keeps me very happy is the culture. We're a small institution, but we're extremely good—we have a very interesting, unusual culture on campus.

Career Opportunities

Academic Opportunities 

Rockefeller is an extraordinary place to begin or continue your career as a scientist. There is no better place to sharpen your training.

Research Assistants 

Explore a future scientific career by working alongside exceptional researchers to answer cutting-edge biological questions.

Staff Openings 

At Rockefeller, every staff position contributes to and supports the university’s unique approach to science, which has produced pioneering discoveries in biology and medicine.

Rockefeller University Campus
Benefits & Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits package as well as an extensive list of discounts and perks afforded to all Rockefeller employees.

 

Diversity

Rockefeller University is committed to fostering a diverse and welcoming campus.

Immigration Services

The Office of Immigration and Academic Appointments provides immigration services to international students, faculty, researchers and visiting scholars, as well as members of their immediate families.

Current Employee Resources 

View holiday schedule, handbooks, and other employee resources on Inside Rockefeller.

Facts & Figures

26
Nobel Prizes
78
Research Labs
2
Billion in New Facilities
481,000
sq. feet of Lab Space
20
National Medal of Science

Disability Accommodations

The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions for the position. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify Human Resources by calling 212-327-8300 or emailing hr@rockefeller.edu.

Learn More

The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer – veterans/individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state, or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status.

Contact Human Resources

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1230 York Avenue
New York, NY 10065

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News

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This brain circuit drives the urge to mate. Except when it doesn’t.

Scientists discovered an identical neural circuit that operates differently in male and female mice.

Restricting an amino acid found in common foods could potentially speed up wound healing

Research shows low levels of the amino acid serine trigger a process that turns hair follicle stem cells into skin repair specialists—and that diet may have a role to play.

Upcoming Events

Kavli Internal Symposium

| CARSON FAMILY AUDITORIUM (CRC)

HRGD Journal Club Lunch with Dr. Svetlana Mojsov

| 351 HESS ACADEMIC CENTER, SOUTH CONFERENCE ROOM (HAC)

PDA Summer Seminar Series

| CARSON FAMILY AUDITORIUM (CRC)