Non-tenure Track Assistant Research Professor-Kleiman Lab

Position Overview

Non-tenure Track Assistant Research Professor-Kleiman Lab

Department:
Psychology

Salary: $82,110 - $93,588

The Department of Psychology at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, is seeking an outstanding candidate for a non-tenure track research faculty position specializing in clinical psychology, with an emphasis on smartphone-based real-time monitoring and statistics. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology or a related field by the appointment start date. We will prioritize the recruitment of candidates who demonstrate research excellence in areas of clinical science that complement and/or expand the current research foci of our department, especially candidates who have expertise in smartphone-based real-time monitoring and the analytic techniques related to these data collection methods.

Responsibilities will include developing and maintaining an active research program, including publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts in high-impact journals and presentations at scientific meetings.

* The Assistant Research Professor position is fully grant-funded.

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.

Salary, start-up, and other considerations are consistent with Rutgers' commitment to attract exceptional individuals.

Developing and maintaining an active research program, including publication of peer‑reviewed manuscripts in high‑impact journals and presentations at scientific meetings.

Minimum

Education and Experience:

• Have a doctorate in clinical psychology or related social science field.
• Have an established, active program of research with publications related to smartphone-based real‑time monitoring.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Successful history of obtaining extramural grant funding and/or demonstrable potential to obtain extramural grant funding.
• Established record of publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals and dissemination of results through presentations at scientific conferences.
• Strong skills in data management and statistical analysis, including advanced knowledge of statistical software (e.g., R and Mplus).
• Evidence of capacity to play a leadership role in an active research lab, including participation in and supervision of research activities (e.g., recruitment of study participants, data collection), adherence to IRB protocols, management of research staff, and mentorship of undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate students.
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to promote strong departmental and interdisciplinary connections.

Preferred Qualifications:

none provided.

• 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.

Rutgers University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. 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.