Neuropsychology Faculty Position in Alzhemier disease at Rutgers

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Piscataway

Nov 16, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Neuropsychology Faculty Position in Alzhemier 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 the Rutgers Brain Health Institute ( BHI), we seek a neuropsychologist with a research career devoted to the neuropsychology of Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including neurologists, neuropsychologists, geriatric psychiatrists, neuroimaging experts, neuropathologists, and data scientists, on an academic tenure track. Applicants should have experience in development of cognitive outcome measures for observational studies and clinical trials, experience conducting longitudinal studies, and an interest in studying preclinical Alzheimer's disease. Since the center will use state of the art digital technology to sensitively characterize cognition and behavior, experience with digital technology is necessary. 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 Research Center at BHI, with a primary appointment in the Department of Psychiatry or Neurology at RWJMS. The Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Research Center is a new center 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 cognitive aging and memory research and enthusiasm for 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 mbeeri@ifh.rutgers.edu and copy to bhi@bhi.rutgers.edu
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	23FA0728
Posting Open Date	07/05/2023
Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Ph.D., or equivalent terminal degree in psychology or related fields and a research program with currently active federal funding. Track record and expertise in measurement of cognitive and behavioral functions using digital technologies in old age. Cultural and language competency and/or experience working with one or more underserved communities is a major strength, as is a clinical neuropsychologist license.
Certifications/Licenses	Preference for applicants with a clinical neuropsychologist license or those who are eligible to obtain a clinical license in New Jersey.
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. 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 in the Alzheimer's field, appropriate to the applicant's academic rank. Academic credentials including a record of successful extramural funding and peer-reviewed publications addressing Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, appropriate to the applicant's academic rank. 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. 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 - Participate in the leadership team developing the high dementia risk cohort. Successfully compete for extramural funding and develop a line of dementia research Train and supervise research coordinators on rigorous and homogeneous assessment of cognition. Lead and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts using Cohort data for submission to peer-reviewed journals. Lead and contribute to grant proposals that support future rounds 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 training, coaching, and professional development of staff, post-doctoral fellows, and others collaborating on the Cohort study. Manage the day-to-day operations of research in the neuropsychology of dementia. Develop and implement cognitive research protocols
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Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview	The successful candidate must have current active federal funding and a research program addressing key questions regarding neuropsychology of 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.
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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 mbeeri@ifh.rutgers.edu and copy the BHI at bhi@bhi.rutgers.edu
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/205736
Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
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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: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement