Job Abstract

 SUMMARY:  Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), New Jersey’s academic health center, adopts an integrated approach to education, clinical care, and research to enhance human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university-wide, RBHS comprises eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes specializing in cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. 

Our faculty, who are distinguished teachers, clinicians, and scientists, drive medical innovation and deliver patient care informed by cutting-edge research. We provide exceptional education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and allied health careers. 

Located across the state, our clinical and academic facilities span Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway, as well as sites in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and others. Our clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital, and other affiliates. 

Rutgers, equipped with a community of healers, scientists, and scholars, is poised to transform lives like never before. 

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, seeks a Neuropsychologist, for the Neurosurgery Department within Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. This role involves active participation in the Section of Solid Tumor Oncology, encompassing clinical practice, teaching, research, and administrative duties, with a focus on providing neuropsychology support for neurosurgery programs.

·         Doctorate in Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) with specialization in neuropsychology.

·         Licensed or eligible for licensure as a psychologist in the State of New Jersey.

·         Clinical experience and certification as a Neuropsychologist.

·         Strong research background in cognitive neurosciences related to epilepsy, movement disorders, and/or neuro-oncology.

·         History of funding around overlap of cognitive neuropsychology and neurosurgical and/or neurological disorders preferred.

Doctorate in Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) with specialization in neuropsychology.

2.       Engage in teaching activities to support the educational goals of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Division of Neurosurgery.

3.       Conduct research in neuropsychology, with a focus on cognitive neurosciences related to epilepsy, movement disorders, and neuro-oncology among others.

4.       Contribute to scholarly publications and seek external funding around the overlap of cognitive neuropsychology and neurosurgical and/or neurological disorders.

5.       Participate in administrative duties as assigned by the Division Chief, Chair, or Dean.

6.       Attend and contribute to departmental conferences, Grand Rounds, and community education programs.

7.       Ensure compliance with Rutgers’ compliance standards and policies, including the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.

8.       Perform other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to perform clinical assessments and consultations in a hospital or clinical setting.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT; Work primarily in an office or clinical setting.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

This position is subject to all Rutgers University policies, including TB surveillance and other infection control and safety policies. Please review the Tuberculosis Surveillance Policy for additional information.

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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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement.

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