Position Details Position Information Recruitment Posting Title: Human Neuroimaging Faculty Position in Alzheimer Disease at Rutgers Department of Brain Health Institute
Salary Details A range of $120,000 to $250,000
Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors including but not limited to the candidates 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 universitys broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
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Posting Summary Under the direction of the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimers Research Center at Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI), we seek a neuroimaging leader for a tenure-track position at the Associate or Full Professor level at BHI and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) within Rutgers Biomedical & Health Sciences (RBHS).
We seek a faculty member who is experienced using neuroimaging techniques to image human brain structure and activity as it relates to aging, Alzheimers disease, or other dementias. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including neurologists, neuropsychologists, and neuropathologists.
The AD center will develop a research cohort of individuals at high risk for dementia. This cohort will be extensively phenotyped for clinical, cognitive, genetic, neuroimaging, behavioral, digital, and blood biomarker measures.
In addition to scientific leadership responsibilities, the successful candidate will also include mentorship of young investigators.
Qualifying tenure-stream applicants must have an established scholarly record demonstrating ability to develop and lead a program of independent NIH or other extramurally funded research.
Successful applicants will serve as a core member within the new Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimers Center at BHI with a primary appointment in the Department of Neurology at RWJMS.
The Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimers Center is a new center within BHI at Rutgers University with the mission of establishing an interdisciplinary, integrated program to provide comprehensive research focused on prevention and treatment of Alzheimers disease and other dementias.
This center is the first of its kind in New Jersey, and the successful applicant will be integral to its development.
Ideal candidates will bring vision and experience in modern aging and memory research and enthusiasm for collaborative team science and collaboration.
Applicants representing diverse backgrounds of all sorts are encouraged to apply. Rutgers University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The AD center is actively working to ensure that our faculty composition reflects diversity.
We especially welcome applications from backgrounds underrepresented in STEM, including women, Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and LGBTQ scientists.
To become a part of our vibrant community, applicants should submit a CV and a brief statement of research accomplishments and plans to Dr. Michal Beeri at mbeeriifh.rutgers.edu and a copy to bhibhi.rutgers.edu.
Position Status Full Time Posting Number: 23FA0730 Posting Open Date: 07/05/2023 Posting Close Date:
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
Physician-scientists are highly encouraged to apply, but clinical credentials are not a requirement for the position.
Cultural and language competency and/or experience working with one or more underserved communities is a plus.
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
In addition:
Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview The successful candidate must have current active federal funding and a research program using human neuroimaging methods to study Alzheimers disease and related dementias.
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent start-up package. Candidates for senior faculty position can be considered for a leadership position overseeing the development of a high dementia risk cohort.
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Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants To become a part of our vibrant research community, applicants should submit a CV and a brief statement of research accomplishments and plans to Dr. Michal Beeri at mbeeriifh.rutgers.edu and a copy to bhibhi.rutgers.edu.
Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/205746
Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Piscataway RBHS City Piscataway State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
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