Recruitment/Posting Title Brandt Center Director of Research and Academic Affairs
Department RWJ-Psychiatry
Salary Details A minimum of $144413
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. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
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Posting Summary
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 in the field, the chancellor of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) will commit to a major start-up package to recruit and retain a visionary leader to establish the Center research program. This is in line with recent high-profile strategic hires to grow the research profile of RBHS. The inaugural director will have a unique opportunity to redefine the standard of care in the 21st century for the broad population of adolescents and young adults treated by the Rutgers Health system while advancing his or her own portfolio of research and scholarship.
The ideal candidate will be an established leader in behavioral health research with a focus on youth and young adults. The candidate should have strong externally funded research and be prepared to develop a basic and/or clinical research program to address the needs of this specific population across the Rutgers Health system. Candidates must also have prior experience in designing and conducting research engaging diverse patient populations. The candidate should be a leader who can coordinate multi-disciplinary research in this field among Rutgers faculty, connect research to clinical care provided at the Brandt Center as well as throughout the Rutgers Health system, and develop new research opportunities. Applicants must have a PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree, academic achievement that supports appointment as a Professor with tenure, and demonstrated ability to lead an independent NIH-funded research program.
The start-up package for this position will include salary; relocation expenses for a New Jersey-based home, laboratory, and office; and start-up funding and support to recruit a cadre of additional clinical and research faculty. A search committee, led by Dr. Danielle Dick, director of the Rutgers Addiction Research Center and Dr. Frank Ghinassi, University Behavioral Health Care president and CEO, will conduct a national search. The Brandt Center Director of Research and Academic Affairs will report to Dr. Carlos Pato, University Behavioral Health Care vice-president for academic affairs and Executive Chair of Psychiatry at Robert Wood Johnson and New Jersey Medical Schools.
THE RUTGERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE / RWJBARNABAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
The Rutgers Behavioral Health System (RBH) is comprised of Rutgers’ University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), the behavioral health services of RWJBarnabas, and the practices of the departments of psychiatry at Rutgers’ Robert Wood Johnson and New Jersey Medical Schools. As one of the largest and most comprehensive academic health centers in the nation, the RBH combined system has 550 psychiatric inpatient beds and locations in all 21 counties in NJ with emergency screening services, crisis clinics,13 partial hospital programs, 9 intensive outpatient programs, 14 outpatient clinics, and five community mental health centers. Over 200,000 patients are served by RBH, with over 500,000 crisis visits/calls over the last year. Overall, Rutgers / RWJBarnabas Health treats nearly 7 million people in the densely populated and highly diverse state of New Jersey. The system includes two Rutgers University medical schools and a research initiative that is highly focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Brandt Center will be part of the extensive University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) network. Established in 1971, UBHC offers a full continuum of academic-based, behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC is dedicated to excellence in providing behavioral health services to the people of New Jersey and is committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care that is informed by research. Through its hospital clinics, outpatient services, and inpatient programs, UBHC serves a diverse population of over 4,000 adolescents/young adults annually. Additionally, UBHC is currently providing embedded clinical services in over 220 schools across New Jersey spread across 41 districts and 11 counties, a number that is quickly growing.
MARLENE AND BARRY BRANDT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT CENTER AND RESIDENCE
The Marlene and Barry Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center and Residence, the newest part of this system, will transform youth and young adult mental health care in New Jersey and serve as a model for care nationwide. In a homelike atmosphere, the center will provide world-class treatment for adolescents and young adults who are facing the challenges associated with anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. The center will serve families in New Jersey and neighboring states who are searching for a concierge- level program with nationally recognized academic, medical, and community resources at its disposal.
The Marlene and Barry Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center and Residence will comprise two buildings that provide residences and clinical treatment for up to 16 clients, as well as daily ambulatory treatment for youth in the surrounding community. The site for the center is on the George H. Cook campus of Rutgers University–New Brunswick. The Brandt Center’s best-in-class staff and proximity to the unmatched resources of Rutgers will enable collaboration between clients, families, and caregivers. This approach takes into account evidence-based medicine, psychotherapy, exercise, diet, and overall wellness, resulting in comprehensive recovery plans.
Position Status Full Time
Posting Number 25FA0218
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date 01/05/2026
Minimum Education and Experience
Applicants must have a PhD, MD or equivalent doctoral degree in the relevant field, academic achievement that supports appointment as a Professor with tenure, and demonstrated ability to lead an independent NIH-funded research program.
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Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City New Brunswick
State NJ
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