Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Postdoctoral Associate |
| Department |
Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies |
| Salary Details |
63968 |
| 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
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| Posting Summary |
This is a two-year endowed research fellowship focused on co-production and novel technologies for dissemination that are available to social scientists from an accredited institution interested in developing their professional trajectory towards translational research on prevention, interventions and treatments for people at risk and living with behavioral health conditions. Trainees are expected to conduct research in areas that could range from:
Co production projects focused on wellness and recovery. Testing technology or mobile health applications of evidence-based treatments. Studying implementation and dissemination of evidence-based treatments in the community.
The training program is designed to impart the skills necessary for submitting successful career development awards. The emphasis on translational clinical research will require competitive applicants to demonstrate an interest in mentorship from an interdisciplinary team of scientists who will help build knowledge in a number of relevant domains. The training program is led by a group of recognized researchers with strong records in co production, health and wellness interventions, and prevention research.
Trainees will be mentored in core domains of translational research in addictions and trauma treatment including:
(1) co design methods and design, (2) biostatistics, (3) research design, management, and ethics,
(4) scientific writing and oral presentation, and (5) grant preparation.
The Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies (
CAS), located on the Busch Campus of Rutgers University, is a multidisciplinary research and training institute, which performs clinical and biomedical research on alcohol and substance use disorders.
CAS serves as a home to clinical and biomedical researchers and clinical practitioners across Rutgers University schools and programs, as well as an illustrious group of affiliated scientists outside of the university. The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (
GSAPP) is home to
CAS, with strong ties to Department of Psychiatry; University Behavioral Health Care; the Brain Health Institute; Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging; School of Health Professions, and the School of Public Health.
GSAPP's commitment to diversity, social justice and helping the underserved contributes to a supportive and mission-focused training. We place a high degree of emphasis on fostering and encouraging a diverse community of faculty and students and on supporting research/practice that benefits diverse and under-served communities. Applicants who can contribute in this valued direction are particularly encouraged to apply. More information on our school and centers can be found at:
http://gsappweb.rutgers.edu |
| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Posting Number |
25FA1052 |
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
Ph.D. or Psy.D in psychology, sociology, social work, or public health.
Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative data collection and management tools
Experience with co production approaches.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to contribute to manuscripts and grant submissions and reports
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants should email a cover letter describing how their knowledge and experience are matched to this position, a CV, and three references to: Margaret Swarbrick
swarbrma@rutgers.edu
To ensure your complete application arrives intact, compile the application materials into a single
PDF document labeled with your last name, first initial.
Note: If your mentors prefer to submit their letters separately, please request that they indicate your full name in their email.
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| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/262336 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Busch (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
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Pre-employment Screenings
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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 |
Rutgers University
life insurance, employee discount
Oct 27, 2025