Human Neuroimaging Faculty Position in Alzheimer Disease at Rutgers - Piscataway, United States - Rutgers University

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Recruitment/Posting Title Human Neuroimaging Faculty Position in Alzheimer Disease at Rutgers Department RWJ - Brain Health Institute Salary Commensurate With Experience Posting Summary

Under the direction of the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's 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, Alzheimer's 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 will also include mentorship of young investigators.

Applicants must have experience in conducting neuroimaging in large-scale longitudinal studies, and an interest in studying the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease.

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 applicant(s) will serve as a core member(s) within the new Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Center at BHI, with a primary appointment in the Department of Neurology at RWJMS.

The Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's 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 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 and a copy to

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 23FA0730 Posting Open Date 07/05/2023 Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.
D., MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent terminal degree. A research program with currently active federal funding.

Preference will be given to investigators at the Associate Professor level or above; however, superb young investigators with NIH funding and a high potential for scientific independence and success will also be considered.

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

• Experience in neuroimaging research directly relevant to Alzheimer disease and related dementias.
• Track record in molecular neuroimaging (amyloid and tau imaging) is a major advantage.
• 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 appropriate to the applicant's academic rank.
• Academic credentials that qualify for appointment as an Associate Professor at Rutgers University including a record of successful extramural funding and peer-reviewed publications addressing Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Superb young investigators with NIH funding and a high potential for scientific independence and success will be considered.
• Record of successful multi-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship of students and early-stage investigators.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate research findings and concepts to both academic and non-academic audiences.
• Ability to successfully engage and communicate with study participants, community, and public policy leaders.
• Strong interest and enthusiasm in helping achieve successful implementation of the new cohort and contributing to cutting-edge science.

In addition -* Serve as a key leader in developing a well phenotyped dementia risk cohort.

• Provide leadership in ensuring robust, harmonizable, neuroimaging protocols.
• Lead a program of extramurally funded research in Alzheimer's disease that will contribute to the development of, and leveraging of the research cohort.
• Lead and collaborate on manuscripts using cohort data.
• Lead and contribute to grant proposals that support future funding of cohort data collection and address research questions of high scientific and public health importance in Alzheimer's disease.
• Contribute to research communication activities with participants, and community audiences.
• Participate in mentoring, training, and professional development of staff, post-doctoral fellows, junior physicians, students, and others collaborating on the cohort study.
• Successfully compete for extramural funding

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 Alzheimer 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 the development of high dementia risk cohort.

Statement

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As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:
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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 and copy the BHI

Quick Link to Posting 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 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.

Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose.

Under Policy 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 candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

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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