Research Scientist

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House,  Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

This position provides opportunities for growth and development as an independent investigator in NIH and other grant funded research and enhances professional skills in academia. Accountable to the Primary Investigator and Director of Grants and Research, this role conducts specific research projects related to Addiction Medicine Services in inpatient, outpatient, and community-service environments. The Research Scientist will provide intellectual and technical support to research programs and initiatives, including utilization of implementation of science approaches and best practice.

Conducts experiments related to specific project or initiative.     Gathers, summarizes, records, and interprets data obtained from research projects/initiatives. 

Plans subsequent work with review/approval of principal scientist/investigator.

Reviews relevant literature to solve problems and contributes to manuscripts and grants. 

Develops experimental and research protocols. 

May instruct others in area of expertise. 

May present research results at internal and external scientific venues. 

Interprets and follows policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals/deadlinesPerforms other duties as required or assigned for which the employee is qualified to perform

Experience Required

0-2 Years

Education Requirements

PHD Required

Salary Min ($)

USD $37.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $61.00