Open Rank Associate Professor/Professor in Fluid Biomarkers

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits and savings options

Employee educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Myana is seeking an Open Rank Associate Professor in Fluid Biomarkers to lead research at the Brain Health Institute and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The candidate will focus on fluid biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, supervising studies and mentoring young investigators.

Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. or M.D. and significant experience in Alzheimer’s research, with a record of federal funding. Offered salary ranges from $150,000 to $250,000 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. with specialization in Alzheimer’s disease or related fields.
• Experience conducting large-scale longitudinal fluid biomarker studies.
• Cultural and language competency working with underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead research in fluid biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease.
• Mentor young investigators in Alzheimer's research.
• Compile and publish cohort data while securing funding.

Skills

Research experience in fluid biomarkers

Statistical and data analysis techniques

Leadership in research programs

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education

Ph.D. and/or M.D. in relevant specialization

Job description

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title
Open Rank Associate Professor/Professor in Fluid Biomarkers

Department
Brain Health Institute

Salary Details
A range of $150,000 to $250,000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, 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. Rutgers is committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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

Posting Summary

Under the direction of the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Research Center at the Brain Health Institute (BHI), we seek a faculty‑level expert in fluid biomarkers for a tenure‑track position at the Associate or Full Professor level at BHI, and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) within Rutgers Health. Candidates will be experienced in the identification, validation, and utilization of fluid biomarkers in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and AD‑related disorders (ADRD). The role will involve scientific leadership, mentorship of young investigators, and collaboration with neurologists, neuropsychologists, neuroimaging experts, and neuropathologists.

The successful candidate will lead and conduct cutting‑edge research in fluid biomarkers associated with ADRD, oversee a multi‑disciplinary cohort study of individuals at high risk for dementia, and contribute to grant development and publication of cohort data. Applicants must have experience in conducting large‑scale longitudinal fluid biomarker studies and an interest in studying the earliest stages of AD.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. with relevant specialization in Alzheimer’s disease, neurology, psychiatry, biochemistry, or a related field.
• A research program with currently active federal funding.
• Preference for investigators at the Associate Professor level or above; superb young investigators with NIH funding and high potential for scientific independence will also be considered.
• Physician‑scientists are highly encouraged, but clinical credentials are not a requirement.
• Cultural and language competency and/or experience working with one or more of the underserved communities of NJ.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Research experience in fluid biomarkers associated with ADRD, especially with identifying novel biomarkers, developing assays, and validating the utility of biomarkers for diagnosis and monitoring disease.
• Experience applying statistical and data analysis techniques to interpret biomarker data.
• Ability to develop and lead a program of independent, extramurally funded research, including a record of leadership or contributions to successful peer‑reviewed grant proposals appropriate to the applicant’s academic rank.
• Academic credentials that qualify for appointment at the Associate Professor level or above at Rutgers University, including a record of successful extramural funding and peer‑reviewed publications addressing Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
• Record of successful multi‑disciplinary collaboration and mentorship of students and early‑stage investigators.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate research findings and concepts to both academic and non‑academic audiences.
• Ability to successfully engage and communicate with study participants, community, and public policy leaders.
• Strong interest and enthusiasm in helping achieve successful implementation of the new cohort and contributing to cutting‑edge science.
• Serve as a key leader in developing a well‑phenotyped dementia risk cohort.
• Provide leadership in ensuring robust, harmonizable protocols regarding fluid biomarkers of AD/ADRD.
• Lead a program of extramurally funded research in AD/ADRD that contributes to the development of, and leverages, the research cohort.
• Lead and collaborate on manuscripts using cohort data.
• Lead and contribute to grant proposals that support future funding of cohort data collection and address research questions of high scientific and public health importance in AD.
• Successfully compete for extramural funding.
• Contribute to research communication activities with participants and community audiences.
• Participate in mentoring, training, and professional development of staff, post‑doctoral fellows, junior physicians and faculty, students, and others collaborating on the cohort study.

Preferred Qualifications – Not specified in the posting.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: No significant physical demands.

Work Environment: No significant exposures or noise levels. Office / Laboratory / Clinical environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is 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: Non-Discrimination Statement.

Application Process

To become a part of our vibrant research community, applicants should submit a CV and a brief statement of research accomplishments and plans to Dr. Michal Beeri at [e-mail] and copy the BHI [e-mail].

Posting Details

Position Status: Full Time
Posting Number: 25FA0019
Posting Open Date: 07/01/2026
Posting Close Date: 06/30/2027