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Post Doctoral Associate

Rutgers University • Full-time • Piscataway, New Jersey, United States • $62.23k - $75.56k / year • 1w ago

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department

EOHSI

Overview

With its broad and multidisciplinary faculty expertise, the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI) is an international resource that supports basic and clinical research in environmental health sciences and exposure assessment and fosters associated programs in environmental health education and public policy.

Established in 1986, EOHSI’s major objectives are to:
Advance understanding of the mechanisms by which environmental and occupational chemical exposures impact human health.
Identify and measure human environmental and occupational exposures to chemicals. Treat populations adversely affected by chemical exposures. Develop educational tools describing relative risks of chemical exposures. Contribute to public policies related to environmental and occupational chemical risks. Offer training programs for environmental health professionals.

The Institute serves as an unbiased source of expertise about environmental problems for communities, employers and governments in all areas of occupational and environmental health, toxicology and risk assessment. EOHSI members are active as advisors to international, national, state and local organizations on public health issues.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a highly motivated Post Doctoral Associate for the Division of Environmental & Population Health Biosciences at the Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI). The Post Doctoral Associate will work under the direct supervision of Drs. Zorimar Rivera-Núñez and Emily Barrett to advance research on endocrine-disrupting chemicals in relation to maternal and child health outcomes.

The Post Doctoral Associate will lead data management and analysis for ongoing research projects and prepare manuscripts and grant applications. The Post Doctoral Associate will be supported in developing an independent line of research leveraging birth cohort data including multiple chemicals and metabolomics data. Potential topic areas include maternal metabolomics, child growth, puberty, and neurodevelopment.

The Post Doctoral Associate’s day-to-day work will include database management, statistical analysis, manuscript writing, and mentorship of students/trainees. There will be opportunities for authorship on publications, teaching presentation at local and national conferences, and collaboration on grant proposal development. With an expected hire date of Spring 2026, the 12-month position comes with a one-year hire commitment, and further extension, depending on funding availability and performance.

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

Salary Details

$62,232 - $75,564 salary to commensurate with years of experience and by NIH Stipend Rates

Minimum Salary

20,000

Mid Range Salary

90,000

Maximum Salary

200,000

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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

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 (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

37.50

Standard Hours

37.50

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

Union Description

Post Docs - Regular Salaried

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Doctoral degree in Epidemiology or related quantitative discipline, including but not limited to Environmental Health Sciences, Biostatistics, Statistics, or Health Outcomes.
Applicants in All But Degree (ABD) status will be considered for interviewing

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent data management and analysis skills.
Proficiency in SAS or R.
Experience with longitudinal data analysis.
Ability to efficiently prioritize and execute projects independently and efficiently, with attention to detail.
Track record of first-authored peer-reviewed publications (as appropriate for level of experience) Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Team player, with experience in collaborative research

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number

25ST2330

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Piscataway (RBHS)

City

Piscataway

State

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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

Immunization Requirements

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.