Open Rank Faculty Position to Advance Basic or Clinical Research on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia

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The Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Research Center at the Rutgers Brain Health Institute ( BHI), is recruiting a tenured or tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to expand our research portfolio in the basic science of neurodegenerative diseases. We seek scholars with a focus on innovative, rigorous, and impactful translational science in the field of ADRD. Applicants may be from the fields of neuroscience, animal research, human subjects research, clinical research, etc.

This recruitment is part of a newly approved diversity cluster hiring opportunity towards Addressing Health Equity in Age-related Disorders ( AHEAD). The AHEAD cluster envisions hiring and bringing together a cohort of scholars from the Rutgers Health (RH), the School of Engineering (SoE) and School of Arts and Sciences ( SAS) at Rutgers New Brunswick, and to collectively advance knowledge of neurodegenerative disorders, develop treatments and technology solutions that help people experience a higher quality of life, and develop a deep understanding of the social, racial and ethnic health disparities associated with the onset and treatments of neurodegenerative disorders to map a path towards health equity and healthy aging.

The successful applicant will join a collaborative neuroscience community in the Rutgers Brain Health Institute ( BHI) and serve as a core member within the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Center at BHI. The Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Research 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 Alzheimer's disease and related 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 team science and collaboration.

Qualifying applicants must have an established scholarly record demonstrating ability to develop and lead a program of independent, NIH (or other extramurally) funded research and current, active extramural funding.

Rutgers values a culturally diverse faculty; we strongly encourage applications from women and candidates underrepresented in medicine. Rutgers University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Research Center is actively working to ensure that our faculty composition reflects diversity.

With over 300 neuroscience faculty labs engaged in basic and clinical research, and proximity to New York, Princeton and Philadelphia neuroscience communities, the BHI and Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Center offers tremendous collaborative opportunities. Outstanding core facilities will support this position, including a new research-dedicated 3T Siemens Prisma MRI scanner, EEG and TMS facilities and a human behavioral testing core developed and operated in collaboration with Princeton University. Core facilities are also available to support basic science, including small animal imaging, genome editing, and cellular imaging. Our faculty intersect with key BHI centers at Rutgers, including the Center for Advanced Human Brain Imaging Research, the Addiction Research Center, and the Center for Autism Research, Education and Services. Cognitive science research is facilitated by the Rutgers University Center for Cognitive Science ( RuCCS). Through the Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science, an active NIH CTSA, and affiliation with Barnabas Health, the largest hospital network in the state of New Jersey, Rutgers offers unique opportunities for participant recruitment and clinical trials to speed the translation of research discoveries into improved patient care.

To become a part of our vibrant community applicants should submit a CV, a brief statement of research accomplishments and plans and, a statement addressing diversity and inclusion that should describe (1) how your scholarship, (2) teaching and mentoring, and/or (3) service and engagement demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All documents can be sent to Dr. Miriam Bocarsly at bocarsme@njms.rutgers.edu and copy to bhi@bhi.rutgers.edu.

MD, MD/PhD, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in cellular, molecular, computational, or systems neuroscience, psychiatry, neurology, or related fields with a research focus on Alzheimer's or related diseases.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to develop and lead a program of independent extramurally funded research including a record of leadership of, or contributions to, major successful peer-reviewed grant proposals to the NIH or other peer-reviewed grant sponsors, appropriate to the applicant's academic rank.

Academic credentials that qualify for appointment as an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor at Rutgers University including a record of successful extramural funding and peer-reviewed publications on aging, Alzheimer's disease, or related disorders.

Record of successful multi-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship of students and early-stage investigators.

Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to translate research findings and concepts to both academic and non-academic audiences.

Strong interest and enthusiasm in participating in the development of the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Research Center and contributing to cutting-edge science.

1. What does diversity mean to you, and why is this important?

2. Do you understand the Rutgers University diversity goals?

3. What are your experiences either being part of a non-majority group, or interacting with diverse populations?

4. How has your thinking about diversity actively influenced your teaching, mentoring, research, and/or scholarship?

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent start-up package. Candidates for a senior faculty position can be considered for a leadership position in the new Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Research Center.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: No significant physical demands.

No significant exposures or noise levels. Office /Laboratory/Clinical environment.

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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 mbeeri@ifh.rutgers.edu and copy the BHI bhi@bhi.rutgers.edu