Postdoctoral Associate - Multiple Vacancies

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits (when applicable)

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University is looking for a Postdoctoral Associate to engage in research and clinical activities within the Behavioral Research and Training Institute.

The role requires a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in clinical or counseling psychology, with a focus on conceptualizing and implementing research projects in an interdisciplinary setting. Benefits include medical coverage, paid vacation, and educational benefits for employees.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD or MD/PhD in clinical or counseling psychology. Candidates ABD may be considered.
• Enthusiastic, curious, and excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and implement research and program evaluation projects.
• Identify research projects contributing to integrated behavioral health or psychology knowledge.
• Translate research ideas into specific, implementable projects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and in teams

Education

PhD, MD or MD/PhD in clinical or counseling psychology

Job description

Position Details

Postdoctoral Associate - Multiple Vacancies

Overview

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) offers a full continuum of evidence‑based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. The 1,060 experienced professionals provide inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach, case management, supportive housing, employment, prevention, and a licensed therapeutic school. UBHC is a primary mental‑health training resource, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.

Posting Summary

The primary purpose of the Postdoctoral Associate is to be responsible for research and clinical activities with the Behavioral Research and Training Institute (BRTI) – Center for Integrated Care within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design and implement research and program evaluation projects in support of the lab’s mission.
• Identify research projects that contribute to integrated behavioral health, addiction, or psychology knowledge based on literature.
• Translate research ideas into concrete, specific, implementable projects that meet scientific and university standards.
• Assist the AVP in preparing research proposals for grant support from federal, state, local units, and foundations.
• Provide technical assistance to the research lab based on needs assessment and data collection.
• Manage and coordinate research projects under the supervision of the AVP.
• Prepare manuscripts summarizing center research projects for professional journals and publications.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• PhD, MD or MD/PhD in clinical or counseling psychology. Candidates ABD may be considered.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Enthusiastic, curious, and excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, project management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and sustain relationships with investigators, colleagues, and partners in an interdisciplinary research setting.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Preferred Qualifications

None specified.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable).
• Life insurance coverage.
• Employee discount programs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent, prolonged sitting; moderate standing, walking, bending; travel to various sites; extensive reading and computer work; periodic speaking/lecturing for prolonged periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Generally pleasant and collaborative.

Other Information

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

Under the university immunization policy, applicants may be required to provide proof of influenza vaccination. Failure to provide proof results in rescission of offer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: the university provides employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, and other protected categories. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement.