Postdoctoral Associate - Center Healthy Aging Research; CHAR

Position Details

Postdoctoral Associate – Center for Healthy Aging Research (CHAR). Department:
Institute for Health, Health

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Position type:
Full Time. Posting number: 26FA0157. Posting close date: 08/31/2026.

Salary: A minimum of $63,968. Final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. The offer may also be influenced by market benchmarks and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader structure. Rutgers is committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages.

• 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

The Guzman‑Velez Lab at Rutgers University (PI: Edmarie Guzman‑Velez, PhD) seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join a multidisciplinary research program focused on brain health and dementia risk. The lab integrates epidemiological, clinical, neuropsychological, biological, and intervention‑based approaches to understand and mitigate risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). The associate will contribute to ongoing and new research projects, collaborate with investigators across disciplines, and support grant writing and manuscript development in a stimulating, supportive, and mentored environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with the design and execution of research studies; analyzing datasets; preparing manuscripts; presenting findings at scientific conferences and local meetings; assisting the PI with mentoring trainees as appropriate; contributing to grant and fellowship applications; collecting data; and participating in community events associated with the lab’s research and mission. Dr. Guzman‑Velez will strongly encourage and provide mentorship in grant and fellowship applications.

• PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in neuroscience, biostatistics, neuro‑immunology, biomedical science, psychology, epidemiology, or a related field.

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Interest and experience in aging, dementia, brain health, health disparities, neuro‑immunology, long COVID, neuropsychology, or related research.

• Demonstrated ability to publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Well organized, detail‑oriented, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks to meet deadlines, and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Highly motivated, passionate about science, a strong communicator, and possess an internal drive to learn independently.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application should include a CV, cover letter, Research Statement describing your previous research contributions, specific role in those projects, and future research goals, including how your expertise and interests align with the focus of The Guzman‑Velez Lab at Rutgers University. Applicants are required to have 2–3 letters of recommendation; letters should be sent by the person making the recommendation directly to Dr.

Guzman‑Velez manvelez.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.

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