Rutgers University
Brandt Center Director of Research and Academic Affairs
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title: Brandt Center Director of Research and Academic Affairs
Department: RWJ-Psychiatry
Salary Details: A minimum of $144,413
Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Position Status: Full Time
Posting Number: 25FA0218
Posting Open Date: (see posting)
Posting Close Date: 01/05/2026
Posting Summary The Departments of Psychiatry at the Rutgers University Schools of Medicine, in collaboration with the University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) and RWJBarnabas, are recruiting a leading researcher for the position of Brandt Center Director of Research and Academic Affairs. To fulfill the promise of the Brandt Center and to propel Rutgers into the highest echelon of leadership and innovation in the field, the chancellor of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) will commit to a major start-up package to recruit and retain a visionary leader to establish the Center research program. This is in line with recent high-profile strategic hires to grow the research profile of RBHS. The inaugural director will have a unique opportunity to redefine the standard of care in the 21st century for the broad population of adolescents and young adults treated by the Rutgers Health system while advancing his or her own portfolio of research and scholarship.
The ideal candidate will be an established leader in behavioral health research with a focus on youth and young adults. The candidate should have strong externally funded research and be prepared to develop a basic and/or clinical research program to address the needs of this specific population across the Rutgers Health system. Candidates must also have prior experience in designing and conducting research engaging diverse patient populations. The candidate should be a leader who can coordinate multi-disciplinary research in this field among Rutgers faculty, connect research to clinical care provided at the Brandt Center as well as throughout the Rutgers Health system, and develop new research opportunities. Applicants must have a PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree, academic achievement that supports appointment as a Professor with tenure, and demonstrated ability to lead an independent NIH-funded research program.
The start-up package for this position will include salary; relocation expenses for a New Jersey-based home, laboratory, and office; and start-up funding and support to recruit a cadre of additional clinical and research faculty. A search committee, led by Dr. Danielle Dick, director of the Rutgers Addiction Research Center and Dr. Frank Ghinassi, University Behavioral Health Care president and CEO, will conduct a national search. The Brandt Center Director of Research and Academic Affairs will report to Dr. Carlos Pato, University Behavioral Health Care vice-president for academic affairs and Executive Chair of Psychiatry at Robert Wood Johnson and New Jersey Medical Schools.
The Rutgers Behavioral Health System (RBH) is comprised of Rutgers' UBHC, the behavioral health services of RWJBarnabas, and the practices of the departments of psychiatry at Rutgers' Robert Wood Johnson and New Jersey Medical Schools. The Brandt Center will be part of the UBHC network and aims to provide world-class treatment for adolescents and young adults with a focus on research-informed care.
The Marlene and Barry Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center and Residence will transform youth and young adult mental health care in New Jersey and serve as a model for care nationwide. The center will comprise two buildings, providing residences and clinical treatment for up to 16 clients, and daily ambulatory treatment for youth in the surrounding community. The site is on the George H. Cook campus of Rutgers University-New Brunswick, and will enable collaboration between clients, families, and caregivers using evidence-based medicine, psychotherapy, exercise, diet, and overall wellness.
Position Status Full Time
Posting Number: 25FA0218
Posting Open Date:
Posting Close Date: 01/05/2026
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
Applicants must have a PhD, MD or equivalent doctoral degree in the relevant field, academic achievement that supports appointment as a Professor with tenure, and demonstrated ability to lead an independent NIH-funded research program.
Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants:
Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/246388
Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus: Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City: New Brunswick
State: NJ
Location Details:
Pre-employment and Health 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 exempted. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or obtain an exemption may result in rescission or disciplinary action.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
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
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: Rutgers Benefits Overview.
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Recruitment/Posting Title: Brandt Center Director of Research and Academic Affairs
Department: RWJ-Psychiatry
Salary Details: A minimum of $144,413
Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Position Status: Full Time
Posting Number: 25FA0218
Posting Open Date: (see posting)
Posting Close Date: 01/05/2026
Posting Summary The Departments of Psychiatry at the Rutgers University Schools of Medicine, in collaboration with the University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) and RWJBarnabas, are recruiting a leading researcher for the position of Brandt Center Director of Research and Academic Affairs. To fulfill the promise of the Brandt Center and to propel Rutgers into the highest echelon of leadership and innovation in the field, the chancellor of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) will commit to a major start-up package to recruit and retain a visionary leader to establish the Center research program. This is in line with recent high-profile strategic hires to grow the research profile of RBHS. The inaugural director will have a unique opportunity to redefine the standard of care in the 21st century for the broad population of adolescents and young adults treated by the Rutgers Health system while advancing his or her own portfolio of research and scholarship.
The ideal candidate will be an established leader in behavioral health research with a focus on youth and young adults. The candidate should have strong externally funded research and be prepared to develop a basic and/or clinical research program to address the needs of this specific population across the Rutgers Health system. Candidates must also have prior experience in designing and conducting research engaging diverse patient populations. The candidate should be a leader who can coordinate multi-disciplinary research in this field among Rutgers faculty, connect research to clinical care provided at the Brandt Center as well as throughout the Rutgers Health system, and develop new research opportunities. Applicants must have a PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree, academic achievement that supports appointment as a Professor with tenure, and demonstrated ability to lead an independent NIH-funded research program.
The start-up package for this position will include salary; relocation expenses for a New Jersey-based home, laboratory, and office; and start-up funding and support to recruit a cadre of additional clinical and research faculty. A search committee, led by Dr. Danielle Dick, director of the Rutgers Addiction Research Center and Dr. Frank Ghinassi, University Behavioral Health Care president and CEO, will conduct a national search. The Brandt Center Director of Research and Academic Affairs will report to Dr. Carlos Pato, University Behavioral Health Care vice-president for academic affairs and Executive Chair of Psychiatry at Robert Wood Johnson and New Jersey Medical Schools.
The Rutgers Behavioral Health System (RBH) is comprised of Rutgers' UBHC, the behavioral health services of RWJBarnabas, and the practices of the departments of psychiatry at Rutgers' Robert Wood Johnson and New Jersey Medical Schools. The Brandt Center will be part of the UBHC network and aims to provide world-class treatment for adolescents and young adults with a focus on research-informed care.
The Marlene and Barry Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center and Residence will transform youth and young adult mental health care in New Jersey and serve as a model for care nationwide. The center will comprise two buildings, providing residences and clinical treatment for up to 16 clients, and daily ambulatory treatment for youth in the surrounding community. The site is on the George H. Cook campus of Rutgers University-New Brunswick, and will enable collaboration between clients, families, and caregivers using evidence-based medicine, psychotherapy, exercise, diet, and overall wellness.
Position Status Full Time
Posting Number: 25FA0218
Posting Open Date:
Posting Close Date: 01/05/2026
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
Applicants must have a PhD, MD or equivalent doctoral degree in the relevant field, academic achievement that supports appointment as a Professor with tenure, and demonstrated ability to lead an independent NIH-funded research program.
Posting Details Special Instructions to Applicants:
Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/246388
Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus: Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City: New Brunswick
State: NJ
Location Details:
Pre-employment and Health 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 exempted. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or obtain an exemption may result in rescission or disciplinary action.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
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
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: Rutgers Benefits Overview.
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