Postdoctoral Associate

Type: Full-Time

Posted: 10/15/2025

Category: Kinesiology, Exercise Science, and Physical Education

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

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), New Jersey’s academic health center, takes an integrated approach to education, clinical care, and research—all aimed at improving human health
. RBHS, aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick
, includes eight schools
, a behavioral health network
, and five centers and institutes focusing on cancer research
, neuroscience
, biotechnology
, medicine
, environmental and occupational health
, and health policy
. Its faculty includes teachers, clinicians, and scientists with vast experience, driving medical innovation and providing patient care informed by research
. Rutgers offers top-tier education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research
, and allied health careers
. Clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state, including New Brunswick, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, and Stratford
. Partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and University Hospital Newark
. Through this network of healers, scientists, and scholars
, Rutgers continues to transform lives through innovation and discovery
.

The Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) seeks a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences
. The Toosizadeh Lab is looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to work on translational research projects at the intersection of biomechanics, machine learning, exergaming
, and mobile health technologies
. This position offers an opportunity to develop and validate models for wearable sensors to improve human movement, rehabilitation
, and fitness engagement
. The candidate will collaborate within an interdisciplinary team across engineering, medicine, and science
. They must lead independent research projects
, work with clinical collaborators
, mentor students
, and publish high-quality research annually.

U.S. work authorization is required.

• Conduct research in aging, balance, fall rehabilitation, app development, and biomechanics
• Perform data post-processing
• Program using MATLAB, Python, and Java/Kotlin (for Android)
• Publish journal articles and present research at national and international conferences
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students
• Adhere to Rutgers’ compliance standards and corporate conduct policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Minimum: $20,000
• Mid Range: $90,000
• Maximum: $200,000

Final salary depends on qualifications, experience, expertise, and available funding
. Rutgers ensures competitive and fair compensation through internal equity and market benchmarking
.

• Medical, prescription, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs
• Retirement and savings plans
• Educational benefits for employees and dependents
• Life insurance and employee discount programs (Details: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). )

• Status:
  Full-Time (37.5 hours/week)
• Work Arrangement:
  On-site
• Union:
  Post Docs – Regular Salaried
• Department:
  Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences
• Campus:
  Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), Newark, NJ
• Building:
  Stanley S. Bergen Jr. Bldg, 65 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07107
• Pension Eligibility: ABP

• PhD in Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
• Experience with motion analysis, fNIRS/EEG, wearable sensors, or signal processing
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or Java/Kotlin (Android)

• Background in machine learning/deep learning
• Passion for innovation in digital health, fitness, and rehabilitation

• Lab-based position at RBHS, Newark, NJ

Rutgers is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.