Post Doctoral Associate

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One year appointment with potential for subsequent appointment.

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting

Title:

Post Doctoral Associate

Department:
Environmental Sciences

Salary Details: 68,000

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 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

The Department of Environmental Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct research on applied climatology. This position will work within the Shope Applied Climatology Lab to evaluate multiple climate and climate change impacts across sectors such as sea‑level rise/coastal processes, urban heat and health, or agricultural impacts. This position offers the candidate opportunity to shape a desired area of focus within the applied climatology framework.

Successful candidates will be involved in field sampling, numerical/statistical modeling of hazards/impacts, and outreach to local stakeholders. Candidates will disseminate research findings through manuscripts, academic presentations, and public engagement. As a postdoctoral associate, the candidate will have the opportunities and the expectation to interact and collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues across Rutgers and work with local stakeholders.

Position Status:
Full Time

Posting Number: 25FA0964

Minimum

Education and Experience:

Candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in an area relevant to climatology, geoscience, climate change, natural hazards, impact analysis, and/or numerical modeling.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a publication record consistent with career level, and an interest in applying climate and climate change data to answer practical and relevant research questions. Experience in modeling and/or evaluating the impacts of climate and climate change, data analysis and interpretation, and independent research is required. Specific expertise in climate and climate change‑related topics may vary, such as sea‑level rise, coastal processes, urban heat, climate and health, agricultural impacts, among others.

Preferred Qualifications:

(Not specified)

Rutgers University hosts one of the most diverse student bodies in the United States. Our institution is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; our priority to diversify our faculty ranks is outlined in the Rutgers DEI strategic plan
. The Department of Environmental Sciences and Rutgers University are working to ensure our faculty composition reflects the diversity of our student population. We especially encourage applications from backgrounds underrepresented in environmental sciences including Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ scientists.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be…