Post Doctoral Associate

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

Nicotine & Tobacco Institute

The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (formerly Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies) is undergoing dynamic and transformative growth. The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies is one of the nation’s leading tobacco focused research centers and its faculty have received over $50 million in extramural funding over the past two decades. The Institute’s efforts are focused on their mission of reducing and ultimately eliminating, tobacco-related morbidity and mortality.
Five Centers or Programs currently operate at the Institute including a Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science, the Center of Excellence for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco, the Tobacco Dependence Program, a Tobacco Industry Marketing Program, and a Tobacco Control Law & Policy Resource Center.

Rutgers is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate for the Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies ( INTS ), located in New Brunswick, NJ. Under the direction of the P.I., supports and conducts highly specialized and technical research on cannabis and tobacco marketing and influence at the Rutgers Institute of Nicotine and Tobacco Studies ( INTS ). The Postdoctoral Associate will work closely with the Principal Investigator and research team on federally funded and related studies examining cannabis and tobacco product marketing, consumer perceptions, and health behavior.

Duties include:

• Lead and support research projects examining the marketing of cannabis and tobacco products across digital, social media, retail,product packaging, and other communication channels.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of observational studies, content analyses, surveys, randomized experiments,qualitative studies, and mixed-methods research.
• Develop research protocols, coding instruments, codebooks, survey questionnaires, experimental stimuli, interview guides, anddata-collection procedures.
• Coordinate the collection and management of data from brand websites, social media platforms, direct-to-consumer communications, online retailers, product packages, surveys, interviews, and other relevant sources.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Salary Details

Salary Details $65,000 -$75,000

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.

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

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours 37.50

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Union Description

Payroll Designation People Soft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Doctoral degree in public health, social and behavioral sciences, health communications, communications, health psychology, health education, or a related discipline.
• Applicants in All But Degree ( ABD ) status will be considered for interviewing

• Familiarity with designing experiments informed by commercial marketing and health communication theories.
• Familiarity with the study of cannabis and tobacco marketing influence and commercial determinants of…