Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Associate

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

Department RWJ-Psychiatry-Internship-IMHS

Overview

New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the Division of Addiction Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, within the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS).

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the primary purpose of the Postdoctoral Associate position will encompass work on various aspects of NIH funded research projects including study protocol formulation, data collection, intervention implementation and supervision, managing research staff, and grant writing. The Postdoctoral Associate will participate in the implementation of research studies relating to behavioral interventions for substance use disorders, including mindfulness-based treatments and motivational interviewing. These studies primarily focus on the treatment needs of individuals with chronic pain and opioid, tobacco, and other substance use disorders. Mentorship for developing research ideas, designs, and methods, conducting clinical trials, and writing grants will be provided. Clinical opportunities and supervision for clinical hours available.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assists in ongoing endeavors as well as develop his/her own mentored research projects, publications, conference presentations, and grant applications. Will join existing programs of the Division of Addiction Psychiatry.
• Contributes towards various aspects of research projects ranging from inception (e.g., study coordination, grants-writing, etc.) to manuscript publication.
• Participates in the Rutgers community through team meetings and collaboration with Rutgers faculty, postdoctoral associates, and students.
• Fulfills all mandatory Compliance requirements (i.e. CITI, HIPAA and other required certifications).

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Salary Details

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 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.

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours 37.5

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description Post Docs - Regular Salaried

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

• Qualifying candidates must have an earned doctorate in psychology, social work, counseling or related field.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong candidates will have prior experience in performing research studies in human subjects, as well as some history of publication and presentation of original research.
• Applicants should have the ability to lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert up to 25 pounds.
• Work Environment: Office environment and Substance Abuse Treatment settings.

Special Conditions

Posting Number 25ST0023

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City New Brunswick

State NJ

Location Details

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