Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title |
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Emergency Medicine and Addiction at Rutgers University |
Department |
RWJ - Brain Health Institute |
Salary |
Commensurate With Experience |
Posting Summary |
The Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Department of Emergency Medicine, the Rutgers Brain Health Institute (
BHI; brainhealthinstitute.rutgers.edu), and the Rutgers Addiction Research Center (
RARC; addiction.rutgers.edu) are recruiting a tenure track faculty member at the Associate or Assistant Professor level with expertise in addiction, substance use, or overdose. We are particularly interested in candidates with research programs in opioid and/or alcohol addiction.
The
Department is an academic clinical department at
RBHS-New Jersey Medical School in Newark that provides clinical services in the Emergency Department at University Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. The department has extensive expertise in addiction medicine, medical toxicology, and public health and policy implications of epidemiology of opioids and other drugs. We have extensive clinical support for translational efforts and the ability to build interdisciplinary collaborative efforts. With the
Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science, an active
NIH
CTSA, and affiliation with Barnabas Health, the largest hospital network in the state of New Jersey, Rutgers offers unique opportunities for participant recruitment and clinical trials to speed the translation of research discoveries into improved patient care.
BHI has over 300 neuroscience faculty labs engaged in basic and clinical research, and proximity to New York, Princeton, and Philadelphia neuroscience communities, and offers tremendous collaborative opportunities and core facilities to support and grow an active research program. The
RARC is an initiative of the
BHI 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 Basic Science; Epidemiology, Etiology, & Prevention; Treatment & Recovery; and Public Policy, the
RARC is the only comprehensive addiction center in New Jersey.
Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter and a brief statement of research accomplishments and plans to Dr. Lewis Nelson, Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at
rarc@bhi.rutgers.edu and
bhi@bhi.rutgers.edu. |
Position Status |
Full Time |
Posting Number |
23FA0962 |
Posting Open Date |
09/21/2023 |
Posting Close Date |
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Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience |
Applicants must have a doctoral degree, and a research program with currently active federal funding. Applicants with an MD or MD/PhD are particularly encouraged to apply. The applicants must have an active federally supported research program in addiction medicine that intersects with the field of medical toxicology and/or emergency care. Candidates at the Associate Professor level should have a national scientific reputation, current research funding and a history of mentorship and leadership. We offer a highly competitive salary and an excellent start-up package. |
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Overview |
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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
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Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter and a brief statement of research accomplishments and plans to Dr. Lewis Nelson, Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at
rarc@bhi.rutgers.edu and
bhi@bhi.rutgers.edu. |
Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/208231 |
Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
Home Location Campus |
Newark (RBHS) |
City |
Newark |
State |
NJ |
Location Details |
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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
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