Post-Doctoral Associate Rutgers, State University

Post-Doctoral Associate

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

in Newark, NJ

Type:
Full-Time

Salary:
Starting at $63,968 per year

Posted:
Today

Application Due: 09/11/2026

Salary Details

A minimum of $63,968.

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, butnot limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also takeinto 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

Posting Summary

The Department of Psychology in the School of Arts and Sciences-Newark seeksa Post-Doctoral Associate under the supervision of Dr. Luis M. Rivera, Professor of Psychology and Vice Provost for Academic Innovation, the Post-Doctoral Associate will be mainly responsible for contributing to Rutgers-Newark'sSTE[A]M broadening participation and persistence initiatives. The Post-Doctoral Associate will support programming; conduct original research, includingmeta-analytic reviews and the design of studies, as well as the collection,analysis, and interpretation of data;

prepare scientific manuscripts for publication; and present research findings at professional conferences. The Post-Doctoral Associate will also have opportunities to receive training in asocial cognition laboratory and collaborate with STE[A]M faculty across Rutgers University-Newark. Additional responsibilities may include mentoring and collaborating with graduate and undergraduate student researchers.

Position Status:
Full Time

Posting Open Date: 08/11/2026

Posting Close Date: 09/11/2026

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.

D. in psychology, sociology, education or a related field.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter describing their scholarship andmethodological expertise, and reasons for applying for the Post-Doctoral Associate position (maximum 2 pages); (2) a statement of research interests and accomplishments (maximum 3 pages); and (3) a curriculum vitae that includescontact information for three references (maximum 5 pages). Reference letterswill be requested only from candidates selected for further consideration.

City

Newark

State

NJ

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color,national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership orcivil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional orsexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information(including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants toapply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement atthe following web address:http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement