Post Doctoral Associate

Post Doctoral Associate

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, and data-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
- Exempt

Salary Details - $65,000 -$75,000

Benefits
- 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

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
- 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

Preferred Qualifications
- 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 health. Familiarity with health-related attitudes and behaviors, including but not limited to tobacco use, cannabis use, or alcohol use.