Post-Doctoral Associate

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employees and

Life insurance coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Department of Statistics at Rutgers University invites applications for a full-time post-doctoral position with a flexible start date.

The successful candidate will work on causal inference and statistical learning with high-dimensional observational data, including development of methods and applications in comparative effectiveness research in collaboration with the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research.

Qualifications

• PhD in statistics, computer science, or a related field.
• Expertise in causal inference and machine learning.
• Strong programming experience and communication skills.
• Excellent writing and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform causal inference and ML research on high‑dimensional observational data.
• Develop statistical methods and computational tools.
• Collaborate with Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research.

Skills

Causal inference

Machine learning

Reinforcement learning

Programming

Education

Doctoral degree in statistics/computer science

Job description

The Department of Statistics at Rutgers University invites applications for a full-time post-doctoral position, with a start date as early as December 1, 2025, but otherwise flexible. The successful applicant will work in the areas of causal inference and statistical learning with high-dimensional observational data, including development of statistical and computational methods, and applications in comparative effectiveness research through collaboration with the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in statistics, computer science, or a related field. Expertise in causal inference and machine learning (in particular reinforcement learning), and strong experience with programming are desired. Excellent communication and writing skills are needed.

Position Status Full Time

Posting Number 25FA1113

Posting Open Date 11/06/2025

Posting Close Date

Minimum Education and Experience Applicants must have a doctoral degree in statistics, computer science, or a related field.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

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Salary Details minimum of $63968 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.

Benefits 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

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City Piscataway

State NJ

Location Details Pre-employment Screenings

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