Post Doctoral Associate

Post Doctoral Associate

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a highly qualified candidate for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Department of Kinesiology and Health, School of Arts and Sciences. The Postdoctoral Associate will work with Dr. Peixuan Zheng on a DoD/DoW funded project investigating cognitive health, vascular function, and physical activity in people with multiple sclerosis and healthy controls, as well as assist with other research projects in the Physical activity & Neuroscience Research Laboratory.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative, multidisciplinary research at the intersection of exercise science, brain health, wearable devices/real-world behavior, vascular physiology, novel biomarkers for neurovegetative disease in a stimulating, supportive, and mentored environment.

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
- Post Doctoral Associate

Department - DLS Kinesiology & Health

Salary Details - $63,000 - $65,000

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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Position Status
- Full Time

Posting Number - 26FA0520

Posting Open Date - 05/29/2026

Posting Close Date - 09/30/2026

Minimum Education and Experience
- Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Physiology, Neuroscience, Neurology, Biomedical Science, Psychology, Rehabilitation Science, or a related discipline. Candidates in ABD (all but degree) status will also be considered; however, a doctoral degree is required by the time of appointment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience in human research and data collection is required;
Background & interest in the fields of multiple sclerosis, physical activity, human physiology, cognitive and brain health, cardiovascular function, exercise/behavioral interventions, aging, or related research;
Experience using physiological assessment techniques and equipment (e.g., Sphygmo Cor, ultrasound, transcranial Doppler/TCD, or FMD);
Strong quantitative and analytic skills with proficiency in R/Rstudio or other statistical software;
Ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals, with at least one first-author publication.

Applications should include the following materials:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Research Statement describing previous research contributions, specific role in those projects, and future research goals, including how your expertise/interests align with this ongoing project and the focus of the PI's lab.
• List of 3 reference contacts
• (Optional) 1~2 relevant peer-reviewed publications

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications are encouraged by August 1, 2026.