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Villa Rica, GA · On-site

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... the Autism Research Laboratory at Temple University What You'll Do * Manage BCBAs and RBTs to ... Give direct verbal/written feedback to BCBAs and RBTs regarding clinical implementation, including ...

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Clinical Director / BCBA

Douglasville, GA · On-site

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... the Autism Research Laboratory at Temple University What You'll Do * Manage BCBAs and RBTs to ... Give direct verbal/written feedback to BCBAs and RBTs regarding clinical implementation, including ...

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Clinical Director / BCBA

Lithia Springs, GA · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

... the Autism Research Laboratory at Temple University What You'll Do * Manage BCBAs and RBTs to ... Give direct verbal/written feedback to BCBAs and RBTs regarding clinical implementation, including ...

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Clinical Director / BCBA

Savannah, GA · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

... the Autism Research Laboratory at Temple University What You'll Do * Manage BCBAs and RBTs to ... Give direct verbal/written feedback to BCBAs and RBTs regarding clinical implementation, including ...

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Clinical Director / BCBA

Perry, GA · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

... the Autism Research Laboratory at Temple University What You'll Do * Manage BCBAs and RBTs to ... Give direct verbal/written feedback to BCBAs and RBTs regarding clinical implementation, including ...

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Clinical Director / BCBA

Centerville, GA

$125K - $150K/yr

... the Autism Research Laboratory at Temple University What You'll Do * Manage BCBAs and RBTs to ... Give direct verbal/written feedback to BCBAs and RBTs regarding clinical implementation, including ...

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Clinical Director / BCBA

Perry, GA · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

... the Autism Research Laboratory at Temple University What You'll Do * Manage BCBAs and RBTs to ... Give direct verbal/written feedback to BCBAs and RBTs regarding clinical implementation, including ...

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$125K - $150K/yr

... the Autism Research Laboratory at Temple University What You'll Do * Manage BCBAs and RBTs to ... Give direct verbal/written feedback to BCBAs and RBTs regarding clinical implementation, including ...

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Clinical Director / BCBA

Warner Robins, GA · On-site

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... the Autism Research Laboratory at Temple University What You'll Do * Manage BCBAs and RBTs to ... Give direct verbal/written feedback to BCBAs and RBTs regarding clinical implementation, including ...

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Clinical Director / BCBA

Byron, GA · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

... the Autism Research Laboratory at Temple University What You'll Do * Manage BCBAs and RBTs to ... Give direct verbal/written feedback to BCBAs and RBTs regarding clinical implementation, including ...

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$125K - $150K/yr

... the Autism Research Laboratory at Temple University What You'll Do * Manage BCBAs and RBTs to ... Give direct verbal/written feedback to BCBAs and RBTs regarding clinical implementation, including ...

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Clinical Director / BCBA

Savannah, GA · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

... the Autism Research Laboratory at Temple University What You'll Do * Manage BCBAs and RBTs to ... Give direct verbal/written feedback to BCBAs and RBTs regarding clinical implementation, including ...

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As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for autism research director in the United States is $191,320.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $135,500.00 and $229,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Autism Research Director vs Autism Research Coordinator?

AspectAutism Research DirectorAutism Research Coordinator
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees (PhD, MD), research experience, leadership skillsBachelor's or Master's degree, research assistance experience
Work EnvironmentLeadership in research institutions, overseeing projectsSupporting research teams, data collection, participant coordination
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutes, healthcare organizationsResearch projects, clinical trials, nonprofit organizations
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding senior research roles, leadership responsibilitiesEntry to mid-level research roles, project support

The Autism Research Director typically holds advanced degrees and leads research initiatives, overseeing projects and managing teams. In contrast, the Autism Research Coordinator supports research activities, manages data collection, and assists with project implementation. Both roles are essential in autism research but differ in responsibilities, experience requirements, and leadership levels.

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Director of the Center for Autism Research at Rutgers Brain Health Institute

Rutgers University

New Brunswick, NJ

$150K - $350K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

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7.7

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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Director of the Center for Autism Research at Rutgers Brain Health Institute Department RWJ - Brain Health Institute Salary Details $150,000 to $350,000 commensurate with experience 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.
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
  • 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
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Employee discounts programs
 
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary
The Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI) is recruiting an outstanding tenure-eligible investigator to serve as the Director of Rutgers Center for Autism Research, Education and Services (RUCARES). RUCARES is devoted to innovative research, education, and service with a focus on diagnosing, treating, and supporting children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The center was established in 2020 under the leadership of the inaugural Director, Dr. Wayne Fisher, to foster the growth of autism research, education and services at Rutgers. Over the last six years, led by RUCARES, NIH funding for autism related research at Rutgers has grown more than 7-fold. RUCARES has also partnered with Children Specialized Hospital (CSH), to improve the health outcomes for all New Jersey individuals and families affected by autism. RUCARES, and its clinical arm CSH-RUCARES, are the first centers of their kind in New Jersey. In addition to the severe behavior program which offers highly effective clinical services to treat autistic children with severe behavior problems, CSH-RUCARES was recently awarded the New Jersey Autism Center of Excellence (NJACE) grant to support both clinical and basic research on autism.
The ideal candidate for the Director of RUCARES will be a research leader in autism spectrum disorders with a strong, externally-funded research program who utilizes basic or clinical approaches to address key questions regarding autism and related disorders. One of the primary roles of the Director of RUCARES will be to coordinate and nurture existing research and clinical activities, while striving to grow Rutgers into a world leader in basic and clinical autism research. Applicants must have a PhD, MD or equivalent degree, with an independent research program focused on autism spectrum disorders. The applicant also must demonstrate strong leadership skills. Investigators in basic science or clinical research are encouraged to apply. We offer a highly competitive salary and excellent start-up packages to establish the Director's own research program and to grow the center.
Rutgers has considerable strengths in basic, clinical and translational autism research, with over 50 principal investigators working to develop new autism treatments. The department of pediatrics in New Brunswick and Newark have a full complement of pediatric medical subspecialists who actively collaborate with pediatric surgical specialists in clinical care and academic endeavors. Rutgers faculty and students also work closely with the autism community in NJ, providing educational intervention services, developing policy and performing public outreach through the Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities and the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center.
The Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI) is an internationally recognized institute for basic, translational, and clinical research into the biological bases of human brain function and dysfunction. BHI supports over 300 neuroscience faculty labs engaged in basic and clinical research at Rutgers. BHI has created multiple centers of excellence in autism, Alzheimer's, addiction, human brain imaging and computational cognitive neuropsychiatry with outstanding core facilities, including a new research-dedicated 3T Prisma MRI scanner and a human behavioral testing core developed and operated in collaboration with Princeton University. Rutgers offers tremendous collaborative opportunities with over 300 neuroscience faculty labs engaged in basic, clinical and translational research, and proximity to the New York, Princeton and Philadelphia neuroscience communities. Applicants should submit a CV and statement of research accomplishments and plans and names of at least three references to Dr Jennifer Mulle, Chair of search committee, at bhi@bhi.rutgers.edu .
Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA0459 Posting Open Date 04/25/2025 Posting Close Date
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Applicants must have a PhD, MD or equivalent degree, with an independent research program focused on autism spectrum disorders.
Certifications/Licenses
If a practicing clinician, should be eligible for professional licensure in New Jersey.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview
The ideal candidate for the Director of RUCARES will be a research leader in autism spectrum disorders with a strong, externally-funded research program who utilizes basic or clinical approaches to address key questions regarding autism and related disorders. One of the primary roles of the Director of RUCARES will be to coordinate and nurture existing research activities, while striving to grow Rutgers into a world leader in basic and clinical autism research. Applicants must have a PhD, MD or equivalent degree, with an independent research program focused on autism spectrum disorders. The applicant also must demonstrate strong leadership skills. Investigators in basic science or clinical research are encouraged to apply. We offer a highly competitive salary and excellent start-up packages to establish the Director's own research program and to grow the center.
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 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 .
Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit a CV and statement of research accomplishments and plans and names of at least three references to Dr Jennifer Mulle, Chair of search committee, at bhi@bhi.rutgers.edu .

Quick Link to Posting https://rutgers-sb.peopleadmin.com/postings/249731 Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details
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Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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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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