Position Details Position Information RecruitmentPosting Title Tenured or Tenure-Track Open Rank Faculty Position BasicTranslational Science in the Rutgers Addiction Research Center Brain Health Institute Department Brain Health Institute
Salary Details A range of 120000 to 350000 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 Brain Health Institute BHI https://brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu and Rutgers Addiction Research Center RARC https://addiction.rutgers.edu are recruiting a tenured or tenure track faculty member at Assistant/Associate Professor level to expand our research portfolio in the basic translational science of substance use disorders broadly defined to include preclinical or human subjects-based research programs. The specific area of research is open and can include but is not limited to: • Animal behavior • Animal or human psychopharmacology • Neuroimaging • Biomarker development • Interventions development/therapeutics
The RARC an initiative of the BHI is an academic research center that brings together researchers from across the Rutgers campuses medical schools and health systems for collaborative interdisciplinary work focused on tackling addiction. With over 150 faculty who work across the domains of Basic Science, Epidemiology, Etiology & Prevention, Treatment & Recovery, and Public Policy, the RARC is the only comprehensive addiction center in New Jersey. The RARC creates opportunities for collaboration and community bringing together faculty with a passion for innovative cross-disciplinary research who are employing cutting edge approaches. These activities are supported by the largest university-based human cell and DNA repository in the world as well as recently established centers focused on human brain imaging, computational neuroscience, gene editing, etc.
Position Status Full Time Posting Number 22FA1093 Posting Open Date 09012025 Posting Close Date 01292027
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience The successful candidate must have a PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree as well as a research program with currently active federal funding addressing key questions regarding addiction.
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview The successful candidate must have a PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree as well as a research program with currently active federal funding addressing key questions regarding addiction. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent start-up package. Candidates at the Associate Professor level faculty positions will be considered for an Associate Director role, a leadership position overseeing the growth of targeted research areas within the RARC.
Rutgers University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The BHI and RARC specifically are 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.
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Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants To become a part of our vibrant research community, applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, and a brief statement of research accomplishments and plans, one page maximum, to Dr. Chris Pierce and Dr. Anna Konova, Chairs of the search committee, at chris.piercerutgers.edu and anna.konovarutgers.edu.
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Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences RBHS Home Location Campus Piscataway RBHS City New Brunswick 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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Applicant Documents Required Documents • Cover Letter • Letter of Application • Curriculum Vitae • List of Professional References • Contact Info • Research Statement • Optional Documents • Diversity Statement