Posting Summary
The Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimers 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 innovative rigorous and impactful basic research programs focusing on the gut-brain axis related to aging Alzheimers disease or associated dementias. 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 Alzheimers Center at BHI . The Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimers 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 Alzheimers 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 conduct independent extramurally funded research focusing on aging Alzheimers disease or associated dementias. Candidates must have current and active extramural NIH 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 Alzheimers Research Center is actively working to ensure that our faculty composition reflects diversity. To become a part of our vibrant community applicants should submit a CV a brief statement of research accomplishments and plans to Dr. Miriam Bocarsly at and a copy to .
Overview
The Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimers 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 innovative rigorous and impactful basic research programs focusing on the gut-brain axis related to aging Alzheimers disease or associated dementias. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent start-up package.