Research Director of Genomics and Mood Disorders

2 weeks ago


Piscataway, New Jersey, United States Rutgers The State University Full time
Job Title: Director of Population Genetics and Environment in Mood Disorders Research Program

Rutgers Center for Psychiatric Health and Addiction seeks a Director to lead a research program focused on the genomics of mood disorders and comorbid traits, with a strong emphasis on major depression and related disorders.

Job Description

The Director will be responsible for building and leading a collaborative, interdisciplinary research team focused on the genomics of mood disorders and comorbid traits.

The team will be supported by robust extramural funding and will aim to make consequential contributions to scholarship and advancements in the field of medicine.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement collaborative research initiatives through Rutgers Center for Psychiatric Health and Addiction
  • Lead a research team focused on the genomics of mood disorders and comorbid traits
  • Secure significant extramural funding to support research initiatives
  • Participate in and lead regional, national, and international research efforts in genomics and health
  • Teach and mentor pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, medical students, and/or resident trainees
  • Demonstrate leadership in the area of genomics and health, evidenced through participation in and leadership of research consortia and partnership with government and public health entities
Requirements:
  • PhD in human genetics or related field
  • Training and expertise in psychiatric genetic epidemiology and molecular genetics
  • Strong expertise in applied population and statistical genetics, bioinformatics, and causal modeling
  • Experience in leading collaborative, consortia-based research projects
  • Prior history of grant funding and a productive manuscript record
  • Experience teaching and mentoring pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, medical students, and/or resident trainees
About Rutgers Center for Psychiatric Health and Addiction

The Rutgers Center for Psychiatric Health and Addiction is a newly-established research center focused on addressing the complex issues surrounding psychiatric health and addiction.

The center aims to bring together interdisciplinary teams of researchers to develop innovative solutions to these pressing issues.

About Rutgers University

Rutgers University is a leading public research university committed to advancing knowledge and understanding in a wide range of fields.

The university values diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.



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