Tenured Or Tenure-Track Open Rank Faculty Position: Treatment & Recovery; In The Rutgers Addiction Research Center/ Brain Health Institute

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Tenured or Tenure-Track Open Rank Faculty Position: Treatment & Recovery; in the Rutgers Addiction Research Center/ Brain Health Institute Department RWJ - Brain Health Institute Salary Commensurate With Experience Posting Summary

The Brain Health Institute (BHI; brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu) and Rutgers Addiction Research Center (RARC; addiction.rutgers.edu) are recruiting a tenured or tenure track faculty member at the senior Assistant/Associate/Professor level to expand our research program in clinical trials of interventions to treat substance misuse and addiction. Physician scientists with expertise in clinical trials and related translational research relevant to opioid misuse are of particular interest.

Senior candidates will be considered for an Associate Director role in the RARC, a leadership position overseeing the growth of targeted research areas within the RARC.

The RARC is an initiative of the Brain Health Institute and is a 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 Epidemiology, Etiology, & Prevention; Basic Science; Treatment & Recovery; and Public Policy, the RARC is the only comprehensive addiction center in New Jersey.

RWJBarnabas Health, the New Jersey Veterans Administration Health Care, and two teaching hospitals provide opportunities for clinical care and research. 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 to studying substance use and addiction. These activities are further supported by affiliated centers and institutes such as the Center for Advanced Human Brain Imaging, Center for Computational Cognitive Neuropsychiatry, Human Genetics Institute of New Jersey, and more. For more information on the RARC, see: https://www.addiction.rutgers.edu/

Position Status Posting Number 22FA1164 Posting Open Date 10/12/2022 Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

The successful candidate must have a MD, PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree, and be adept at obtaining federal funding to address key questions in the treatment of substance misuse and addiction.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview

The successful candidate must have a MD, PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree, and be adept at obtaining federal funding to address key questions in the treatment of substance misuse and addiction. Physician scientists with expertise in clinical trials and related translational research relevant to opioid misuse are of particular interest.

Senior candidates will be considered for an Associate Director role in the RARC, a leadership position overseeing the growth of targeted research areas within the RARC. They will work with the Director of RARC to find and disseminate practical, science-based solutions to address an array of addictions-related public health problems. Applicants must have ability to lead and collaborate with investigators from different disciplines.

Statement

Rutgers values a culturally diverse faculty. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented minority candidates.

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

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 to Dr. Nina Cooperman, Chair of the search committee, at rarc@bhi.rutgers.edu with subject line - RARC Faculty Position: Treatment & Recovery.

Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/182579 Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details

Rutgers University is based across multiple campuses in New Jersey including New Brunswick, Newark, Piscataway and Camden. Successful candidates may work in any one of these areas depending on their departmental home, which can be negotiated according to research fit.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 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: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• List of Professional References (contact Info)

• Research Statement

Optional Documents

• Diversity Statement