Position Details Position Information RecruitmentPosting Title Research-Track Assistant Professor Associate Professor or Professor Multiple Positions Department RWJ - Psychiatry Research Salary Details A minimum of $114,622 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.
Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
• Medical • Prescription drug • Dental coverage • Paid vacation • Holidays • 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 The Department of Psychiatry at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) seeks Research-Track faculty at any rank to expand our research portfolio. Research-track faculty are matched to a specific research group/lab and work to support the research initiatives of that group/lab under supervision of the principal investigator and/or center director.
The Department of Psychiatry has a very robust research portfolio with over $25 million in awards in the last fiscal year. Department research is generally conducted among the Rutgers Addiction Research Center, the Center for Psychiatric Health & Genomics, the Division of Addiction Psychiatry, the Center for Advanced Human Brain Imaging Research, and individual labs including basic science and animal models.
Research-Track faculty will perform research activities on behalf of the Department of Psychiatry in strategic growth areas, function collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, and maintain effective communication with staff and administration. Research-Track faculty are expected to have developed sufficient expertise and skills to contribute immediately to the research initiatives of the program they join without an expectation of significant training.
Research-Track faculty may be asked to contribute to and/or submit as principal investigator applications for extramural funding in their research area of expertise to financially support their position. The Research-Track faculty position is contingent upon continued funding availability.
Position Status Full Time Posting Number 24FA1301 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience The successful candidate will have a Masters Degree, PhD, and/or MD in a relevant field with related expertise. The successful candidate must demonstrate accomplishments consistent with readiness for a Research-Track faculty position.
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge/Skills and Abilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs research activities as directed by their faculty supervisor/principal investigator (PI). • Leads research analyses under the supervision of the PI. • In consultation with the PI, designs studies with high rigor using best practices. • Publishes results in peer-reviewed journals, presents at national and international conferences, and contributes to the writing of grants. • If supported and/or directed by the faculty supervisor, submits applications as a principal investigator for extramural funding to conduct novel research within the scope of the research group/labs research interests and which includes salary support for the incumbents Research-Track faculty members position. • Assists with research compliance activities, including communications with funders (e.g., NIH), maintaining up-to-date research training and certifications, IRB or IACUC applications, and other activities. • Manages communication with external collaborators. • Documents research activities, maintains a database of up-to-date research protocols, and manages and organizes large datasets that have been generated in the service of research projects. • Supervises undergraduates, technicians, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows. • Performs other related duties as required.
Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment
• Physical demands: standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing, and driving. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert up to 15 pounds. • Work environment: laboratory and/or office environment. Moderate noise.
Overview Statement Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/241274 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. 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 candidates offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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