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Recruitment/Posting Title
Post Doctoral Associate

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

Department
The Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies

Overview
The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (formerly Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies) is undergoing dynamic and transformative growth. The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies is one of the nation’s leading tobacco focused research centers and its faculty have received over $50 million in extramural funding over the past two decades. The Institute’s efforts are focused on their mission of reducing and ultimately eliminating, tobacco-related morbidity and mortality.

Five Centers or Programs currently operate at the Institute including a Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science, the Center of Excellence for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco, the Tobacco Dependence Program, a Tobacco Industry Marketing Program, and a Tobacco Control Law & Policy Resource Center.

Posting Summary
Rutgers is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate for the Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies, located in New Brunswick, NJ. Under the direction of Institute Faculty, the Post Doctoral Associate supports and conducts research for the Institute of Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (INTS).

Duties include:
  • Conducts preliminary data analysis.
  • Participates in various data collection activities.
  • Prepares written reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed manuscripts based on the research at INTS

FLSA
Exempt

Grade

Salary Details
$63,968 - $82,000

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
37.5

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift
Day

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 public health, behavioral science, health services research, sociology, anthropology, psychology, or a related discipline.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with tobacco control and/or cannabis control and/or alcohol control.
  • Strong analytic skills.
  • Existing publication track record and excellent oral and written communication skills.

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Posting Details

Posting Number
25ST1188

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants
  • Compensation tied to years of post-graduate research experience.

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Downtown New Brunswick

City
New Brunswick

State
NJ

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.

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