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Rutgers University

Open Rank Associate Professor/Professor in Data Science

Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

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Overview Position Details include: Open Rank Associate Professor/Professor in Data Science at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. Department: RWJ - Brain Health Institute. Salary: a range of $150,000 to $250,000. Posting Open Date: 01/07/2026. Posting Number: 24FA0246. Status: Full Time. Location: Piscataway, NJ. The posting describes the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Research Center at the Brain Health Institute, and the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The center aims to develop a data-driven research program in aging, Alzheimer's disease, and related dementias, with emphasis on a multidisciplinary team and a cohort study.

Posting summary and contact details are provided for applicants, with instructions to submit a CV and brief statement of research accomplishments and plans to Dr. Michal Beeri at bhi@bhi.rutgers.edu. Quick link to posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/222770.

Responsibilities

Lead data-related aspects of a well phenotyped dementia risk cohort and provide leadership in data analysis protocols.

Head a program of federally funded, data-driven research in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and contribute to the cohort’s development to better understand mechanisms and risk factors.

Lead and collaborate on manuscripts using cohort data; oversee collection, curation, and management of clinical, genetic, imaging, digital and biomarker data.

Develop predictive models and algorithms to identify risk factors, disease markers, and potential therapeutic targets; implement machine learning models to improve prediction, diagnostic accuracy, and monitoring of disease progression.

Contribute to grant proposals to support data collection and address high-impact research questions; participate in mentoring, training, and professional development of staff and junior investigators.

Mentor investigators and contribute to multi-disciplinary collaborations; ensure strong data governance within HPC/cloud environments and secure computing.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Ph.D., M.D., or MD/PhD in Data Science, Bioinformatics, Neuroscience, or related fields; active federal funding is preferred; NIH-funded candidates at Associate Professor level or above prioritized; physician-scientists encouraged but clinical credentials not required.

Strong expertise in data analysis and machine learning; experience with diverse data types (clinical, genetic, imaging, digital, blood biomarkers); experience with large-scale longitudinal studies; cultural or language competency with underserved communities desirable.

Requirements include ability to lead independent federally funded research and establish a program; track record of extramural funding and peer-reviewed publications addressing ADRD; strong mentoring and collaboration skills; excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Rutgers benefits package including medical, prescription, dental coverage; paid vacation and holidays; retirement benefits; education benefits; life insurance; employee discount programs.

Detailed information available at Rutgers benefits overview.

Position Details

Position Status: Full Time

Posting Open Date: 01/07/2026; Posting Close Date: 01/07/2026

Posting Number: 24FA0246

Location: RBHS, Piscataway, NJ

Pre-employment and Compliance

Pre-employment screenings are required for all offers.

Immunization requirements per university policy; vaccination or exemptions may apply; failure to comply may rescind offer or lead to disciplinary action.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity statements and non-discrimination information provided; diversity in hiring encouraged.

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