Post-Doctoral Associate

Post-Doctoral Associate

The Department of Psychology in the School of Arts and Sciences-Newark is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate in the laboratory of Professor Luis Rivera, Principal Investigator (PI). The Post-Doctoral Associate will be mainly responsible for making intellectual contributions to the PI's research program, including designing experiments and study materials; collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data; designing and implementing computational models; preparing scientific manuscripts for publication;

and presenting research findings at professional conferences. The Post-Doctoral Associate may also have opportunities to receive training in qualitative research methodologies and data analysis techniques (e.g., using MAXQDA). Additional responsibilities include collaborating with and mentoring a team of graduate and undergraduate student researchers. There may be opportunities for the Post-Doctoral Associate to develop an independent research project in collaboration with the PI, if it aligns with the PI's broader goals and research program.

Position Status
- Full Time

Salary Details - A minimum of $63,968.

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

Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter describing their scholarship and methodological expertise, and reasons for applying for the Postdoctoral Associate position (maximum 2 pages), (2) a statement of research interests and accomplishments (maximum of 3 pages); and (3) a curriculum vitae that includes names and contact information for three references (maximum of 5 pages).

Campus
- Rutgers University-Newark

Home Location Campus
- Rutgers University-Newark

City
- Newark

State - NJ

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