Open Rank Associate Professor/Professor in Data Science

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a forward-thinking data scientist for a tenure-track faculty position. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to advance research in Alzheimer's disease and related neurodegenerative disorders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in statistical and machine learning techniques, with a passion for mentoring young investigators. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to understanding and treating dementia through innovative research and data analysis. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful studies and lead groundbreaking research initiatives in a supportive academic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Established scholarly record with successful extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead NIH-funded research projects in Alzheimer's and related disorders.
• Analyze complex datasets related to aging and dementia.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Research Leadership

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Data Science or related field

Postdoctoral experience

Tools

Statistical Software (e.g., R, Python)

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Open Rank Associate Professor/Professor in Data Science
Department	RWJ - Brain Health Institute
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Benefits
Posting Summary	The Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Research Center at the Brain Health Institute (BHI) is seeking data scientists for a tenure-track faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) and BHI within Rutgers Biomedical & Health Sciences (RBHS). We seek a faculty member experienced in advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to analyze datasets related to aging, Alzheimer's disease, or related dementias. The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team including neurologists, neuropsychologists, and neuropathologists. The Alzheimer's Research Center will develop a research cohort of individuals at high risk for dementia, extensively phenotyped for clinical, cognitive, genetic, neuroimaging, behavioral, digital, and blood biomarker measures. Responsibilities include scientific leadership and mentorship of young investigators. Applicants must have experience with large-scale longitudinal studies and an interest in early-stage Alzheimer's research. The faculty member will contribute to advancing our research in Alzheimer's and related neurodegenerative disorders, conducting data-driven research, analyzing complex datasets, and supporting our mission to understand, prevent, and treat these disorders.

Qualifications include an established scholarly record, ability to develop and lead NIH-funded research, and a primary appointment in the Department of Neurology at RWJMS. The candidate should have a record of successful extramural funding and peer-reviewed publications in Alzheimer's research. Ideal candidates will have vision and experience in aging and memory research and enthusiasm for collaborative science.