Rutgers University
Brandt Center Director of Research and Academic Affairs
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
Position Title & Department
Brandt Center Director of Research and Academic Affairs - RWJ‑Psychiatry
Salary & Offer A minimum of $144,413. Final salary will depend on qualifications, experience, grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity. Rutgers offers competitive and flexible compensation packages.
Benefits
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 discount programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, visit
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Overview 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, the Chancellor of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) will commit to a major start‑up package. The inaugural director will have a unique opportunity to redefine the standard of care for adolescents and young adults treated by the Rutgers Health system.
The ideal candidate will be an established leader in behavioral health research with a focus on youth and young adults, strong externally funded research experience, and a proven ability to develop a basic and/or clinical research program addressing the needs of this specific population across the Rutgers Health system. Candidates must have prior experience designing and conducting research engaging diverse patient populations and must be able to coordinate multi‑disciplinary research, connect research to clinical care at the Brandt Center and throughout the Rutgers Health system, and develop new research opportunities. Applicants must have a PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree, academic achievement supporting appointment as a Professor with tenure, and demonstrated ability to lead an independent NIH‑funded research program.
The start‑up package will include salary, relocation expenses for a New Jersey‑based home, laboratory, and office, and funding and support to recruit additional clinical and research faculty.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the Brandt Center research program focused on youth and young adults.
Develop a basic and/or clinical research program to address the needs of this population across the Rutgers Health system.
Design and conduct research engaging diverse patient populations.
Coordinate multi‑disciplinary research in this field among Rutgers faculty and connect research to clinical care provided at the Brandt Center and throughout the Rutgers Health system.
Develop new research opportunities and foster collaborations.
Qualifications
PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in the relevant field.
Academic achievement supporting appointment as a Professor with tenure.
Demonstrated ability to lead an independent NIH‑funded research program.
Posting Details Single‑frame full‑time position. Posting open date: (not specified). Posting close date: 01/05/2026. Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS). Home location campus: Cook (RU‑New Brunswick). City: New Brunswick. State: NJ.
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. 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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, 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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement.
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Salary & Offer A minimum of $144,413. Final salary will depend on qualifications, experience, grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity. Rutgers offers competitive and flexible compensation packages.
Benefits
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 discount programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, visit
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Overview 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, the Chancellor of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) will commit to a major start‑up package. The inaugural director will have a unique opportunity to redefine the standard of care for adolescents and young adults treated by the Rutgers Health system.
The ideal candidate will be an established leader in behavioral health research with a focus on youth and young adults, strong externally funded research experience, and a proven ability to develop a basic and/or clinical research program addressing the needs of this specific population across the Rutgers Health system. Candidates must have prior experience designing and conducting research engaging diverse patient populations and must be able to coordinate multi‑disciplinary research, connect research to clinical care at the Brandt Center and throughout the Rutgers Health system, and develop new research opportunities. Applicants must have a PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree, academic achievement supporting appointment as a Professor with tenure, and demonstrated ability to lead an independent NIH‑funded research program.
The start‑up package will include salary, relocation expenses for a New Jersey‑based home, laboratory, and office, and funding and support to recruit additional clinical and research faculty.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the Brandt Center research program focused on youth and young adults.
Develop a basic and/or clinical research program to address the needs of this population across the Rutgers Health system.
Design and conduct research engaging diverse patient populations.
Coordinate multi‑disciplinary research in this field among Rutgers faculty and connect research to clinical care provided at the Brandt Center and throughout the Rutgers Health system.
Develop new research opportunities and foster collaborations.
Qualifications
PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in the relevant field.
Academic achievement supporting appointment as a Professor with tenure.
Demonstrated ability to lead an independent NIH‑funded research program.
Posting Details Single‑frame full‑time position. Posting open date: (not specified). Posting close date: 01/05/2026. Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS). Home location campus: Cook (RU‑New Brunswick). City: New Brunswick. State: NJ.
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. 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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, 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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement.
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