Clinical Psychologist - Faculty

The Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute of Rutgers University is seeking to hire a clinical psychologist with expertise in multidisciplinary research, teaching and clinical care in the field of environmental and occupational health. The applicant will join a team of scientists that includes psychologists, toxicologists, epidemiologists, exposure scientists, and public health professionals who have developed multiple cohorts of children and adults (pregnant and non-pregnant). Research focuses on characterizing exposures and physical and behavioral health effects in response to a range of environmental and occupational contaminants including pesticides, heavy metals, air pollution, and endocrine disruptors, as well as non-chemical stressors such as World Trade Center trauma. Research opportunities in New Jersey, nationally, and internationally include close alliances with local communities to develop approaches that will address environmental justice to reduce the undue burdens from poverty, pollutants, and psychological stress. The Institute welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds who can bring new approaches to address these complex biopsychosocial, environmental influences on health.

Candidate must have a PhD in Clinical Psychology.

Knowledge of and expertise in field of occupational and environmental health.

Proven record of federal research grant funding (NIH R or equivalent).

Valid NJ License (Psychologist)

Applicants for tenure track appointments require a record of federal research grant funding (R or equivalent).

State of the art facilities include a Clinical center serving World Trade Center first responders and providing clinical and consultative services for patients with occupational or environmental exposures, and a human controlled environmental facility.

The Institute has significant capacity for analysis of biomarkers indicative of exposure. Training grants and an NIEHS Center of Excellence offer opportunities for collaborations with students and faculty throughout the University and have pilot grant funds available to spur innovation. Academic appointments at the Rutgers School of Public Health and Department of Psychology will provide opportunities for teaching and will encourage collaborations and sharing of resources.