Post Doc Associate - RCEI - Lockwood

Recruitment/Posting Title Post Doc Associate - RCEI - Lockwood Department Rutgers Climate & Energy Insti Salary Details A minimum of $61,805 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

Performs complex evidence synthesis or computational simulation modeling of biodiversity data. Documents the work performed maintains all databases that result from research output and develops information for research papers. Consult with the Director of the Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute (RCEI), other RCEI staff, and members of the leadership team in the preparation of proposals, grant applications, and annual progress reports.

Is responsible for the preparation of a wide variety of peer-reviewed publications, and acts as a point of contact for both internal and external collaborators. Completes work independently, with broadly defined work objectives and limited review of overall results. Performs professional work that requires specialized knowledge of biodiversity research, and has a solid understanding, use, and application of concepts, theories, principles, practices, terminology, and applied bases of biodiversity research.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 24FA1342 Posting Open Date 12/23/2024 Posting Close Date

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires PhD degree in ecological sciences or closely related field. Requires evidence of excellent communication skills in professional settings. Proven skill in database construction, scientific writing, and complex project management. Knowledge of renewable energy production systems, economics, or policy.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Requires advanced knowledge of ecology, biodiversity policy, or closely related fields, and techniques of evidence synthesis or simulation modeling.

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized

Advanced computing systems.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and work in a variety of outdoor environments.

• 60% 1. Works independently and creatively to solve complex problems in a rapidly developing discipline. Develops novel evidence synthesis or simulation modelling analysis techniques, and publishes resulting research outputs in peer-reviewed scientific or policy journals.
• 20% 2. Collects and maintains data generated from independent research; provides analyses of collected data for peer-reviewed publications, granting agency annual reports, and use by collaborating organizations
• 10% 3. Maintains professional research contacts with other biodiversity and/or renewable energy research groups (US-based and international).
• 10% 4. In collaboration with PI, pursues external funding sources such as grants and contracts…