Deputy Director of Rutgers Brain Health Institute

Job description

Position Overview

Deputy Director of the Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI) – the umbrella neuroscience organization across Rutgers University. Salary range: $150,000 to $300,000, with adjustments based on qualifications, experience, funding, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The role includes a competitive and flexible compensation package supported by a comprehensive benefits program.

Responsibilities

The Deputy Director will play a key role in developing and executing BHI’s vision and mission, leading the implementation and updating of the BHI Strategic Plan, and spearheading efforts to develop research training and mentoring programs for physician‑researchers. The position involves leading an active federally funded research program in the director’s area of interest, recruiting and retaining physician‑researchers, fostering collaborations among existing research and training programs, creating new research opportunities aligned with federal, state, and industry priorities, and actively engaging in BHI philanthropic initiatives.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold an MD/PhD, MD, or PhD and demonstrate the ability to lead an independent NIH‑funded research program. Prior leadership and administrative experience in academia is important. Physician‑researchers are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a strong federally funded research program, familiarity with translational neuroscience, and be comfortable in a forward‑facing role at Rutgers and within New Jersey.

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 (when applicable)

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is Rutgers 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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

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Who can apply

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