Post Doctoral Associate

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University seeks a Post Doctoral Associate for the Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (INTS) in New Brunswick, NJ. The successful candidate will work under the PI to conduct specialized research on cannabis and tobacco marketing and health behavior, collaborating with a research team on federally funded studies.

Duties include leading studies on marketing across digital and retail channels, developing protocols, and coordinating data collection from multiple sources.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in public health, social and behavioral sciences, health communications, communications, health psychology, health education, or a related discipline.
• Applicants in All But Degree (ABD) status will be considered for interviewing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support research projects examining cannabis and tobacco product marketing across digital, social media, retail, product packaging, and other communication channels.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of observational studies, content analyses, surveys, randomized experiments, qualitative studies, and mixed-methods research.
• Develop research protocols, coding instruments, codebooks, survey questionnaires, experimental stimuli, interview guides, and data-collection procedures.
• Coordinate the collection and management of data from brand websites, social media platforms, direct-to-consumer communications, online retailers, product packages, surveys, interviews, and other relevant sources.

Skills

Experimental design familiarity

Cannabis and tobacco marketing

Health attitudes and behaviors

Education

Doctoral degree in public health, social and behavioral sciences, health communications, etc.

Job description

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

Department

Nicotine & Tobacco Institute

Overview

The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (formerly Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies) is undergoing dynamic and transformative growth. The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies is one of the nation’s leading tobacco focused research centers and its faculty have received over $50 million in extramural funding over the past two decades. The Institute’s efforts are focused on their mission of reducing and ultimately eliminating, tobacco-related morbidity and mortality.
Five Centers or Programs currently operate at the Institute including a Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science, the Center of Excellence for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco, the Tobacco Dependence Program, a Tobacco Industry Marketing Program, and a Tobacco Control Law & Policy Resource Center.

Posting Summary

Rutgers is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate for the Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies ( INTS ), located in New Brunswick, NJ. Under the direction of the P.I., supports and conducts highly specialized and technical research on cannabis and tobacco marketing and influence at the Rutgers Institute of Nicotine and Tobacco Studies ( INTS ). The Postdoctoral Associate will work closely with the Principal Investigator and research team on federally funded and related studies examining cannabis and tobacco product marketing, consumer perceptions, and health behavior.
Duties include:

• Lead and support research projects examining the marketing of cannabis and tobacco products across digital, social media, retail,product packaging, and other communication channels.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of observational studies, content analyses, surveys, randomized experiments,qualitative studies, and mixed-methods research.
• Develop research protocols, coding instruments, codebooks, survey questionnaires, experimental stimuli, interview guides, anddata-collection procedures.
• Coordinate the collection and management of data from brand websites, social media platforms, direct-to-consumercommunications, online retailers, product packages, surveys, interviews, and other relevant sources.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Salary Details

Salary Details $65,000 -$75,000

Minimum Salary 20,000

Mid Range Salary 90,000

Maximum Salary 200,000

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 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

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours 37.50

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Union Description

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Doctoral degree in public health, social and behavioral sciences, health communications, communications, health psychology, health education, or a related discipline.
• Applicants in All But Degree ( ABD ) status will be considered for interviewing

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with designing experiments informed by commercial marketing and health communication theories.
• Familiarity with the study of cannabis and tobacco marketing influence and commercial determinants of health.
• Familiarity with health-related attitudes and behaviors, including but not limited to tobacco use, cannabis use, or alcohol use.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 26ST1578

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick

City New Brunswick

State NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Doctoral degree in public health, social and behavioral sciences, health communications, communications, health psychology, health education, or a related discipline?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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