Human Neuroimaging Faculty Position in Alzheimer Disease at Rutgers

Overview:


We are seeking a neuroimaging leader for a tenure-track position at the Associate or Full Professor level at Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI) and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) within Rutgers Biomedical & Health Sciences (RBHS). The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop a research cohort of individuals at high risk for dementia.
Responsibilities:

* Lead a program of extramurally funded research in Alzheimer's disease using neuroimaging techniques

* Develop and lead a program of independent research, including a record of leadership of, or contributions to, major successful peer-reviewed grant proposals

* Provide leadership in ensuring robust, harmonizable, neuroimaging protocols

* Lead and collaborate on manuscripts using cohort data

* 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

Qualifications:

* Ph.D., MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent terminal degree

* A research program with currently active federal funding

* 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

* Academic credentials that qualify for appointment as an Associate Professor at Rutgers University

* 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

Benefits:


Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:
* Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

* Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

* Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options

* Employee and dependent educational benefits

* Life insurance coverage

* Employee discounts programs