Postdoctoral Associate - Pharmacoepidemiology/Health Informatics

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 60,300 - 73,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits with 4

Educational benefits for employee and,

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in Pharmacoepidemiology/Health Informatics to join a multidisciplinary team focused on cognitive aging and dementia. The role involves designing cohort studies, advanced statistical analyses, and developing AI-based safety platforms.

Candidates should have a PhD in a related field and strong skills in R, Python, and SQL, with experience in healthcare data using Medicaid, Medicare, or EHRs.

Qualifications

• PhD in Health Informatics, Biomedical Informatics, Information Science, Health Sciences, or a related field.
• Prior experience with applied pharmacoepidemiology and healthcare analytics (Medicaid, Medicare, commercial, EHR populations).
• Proficiency in R, Python, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design observational cohort studies examining drug-drug interactions and dementia risk using large-scale EHR and claims data.
• Lead statistical analyses (IPTW-weighted Cox, active comparator new-user designs, self-controlled case series, propensity scoring).
• Develop and extend an AI-based drug safety signal prioritization platform.
• Support grant preparation and contribute to grant aims.
• Collaborate with mentors in pharmacoepidemiology and related clinical research domains.

Skills

Leadership

Education

PhD in Health Informatics or related field

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Position Details

Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate - Pharmacoepidemiology/Health Informatics

Department: Institute for Health, Health C

Contract: Full Time

Salary: A minimum of $67,000 is budgeted for this position.

Closing Date: 11/30/2026

Posting Summary

Postdoctoral Research Associate- The Postdoctoral Research Associate will join a multidisciplinary research team focused on cognitive aging and health and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Reporting to the Principal Investigator on grant-funded projects, the individual will play a key role in supporting laboratory operations and advancing ongoing research initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Designing and executing observational cohort studies examining drug-drug interactions and dementia risk using large-scale EHR and administrative claims data.
• Leading statistical analysis (methods may include IPTW-weighted Cox regression, active comparator new-user designs, self-controlled case series, propensity scoring).
• Developing and extending an AI-based drug safety signal prioritization platform.
• Supporting grant preparation and contributing to grant aims.
• Collaborating with mentors in pharmacoepidemiology methods and adjacent clinical research domains.

The candidate must demonstrate a strong record of accomplishment in a relevant area of research, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications. Expertise in pharmacoepidemiology methods and specific dementia/drug safety and interactions is highly desirable. In addition to experimental work, the Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to mentoring and training staff and students, assist in experimental design and planning, and help introduce and develop new technical approaches within the group. The individual will collaborate with other research teams involved in NIH-funded projects, and participate in group meetings.

Benefits

• 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

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Health Informatics, Biomedical Informatics, Information Science, Health Sciences, or a related field
• Prior experience with applied pharmacoepidemiology and healthcare analytics experience (Medicaid, Medicare, commercial, and EHR populations).
• Proficiency in R, Python, and SQL.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Leadership role on funded grant(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EHR data suchasCRDW, Medicare FFS, NIH All of Us.
• Patent development experience.
• Industry experience in real-world evidence and pharmacoeconomic research, clinical program evaluation, and/or Medicaid outcomes research.
• Publications related to cognitive safety, pharmacovigilance, and clinical risk prediction.

About the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Center

Founded in 2023, the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Center: is fully dedicated to accelerating the discovery of new treatments for Alzheimer's and related dementias. This center marks a significant milestone-it is the very first of its kind in our state's history. In New Jersey, around 200,000 individuals suffer from Alzheimer's disease, and a larger number of older adults are at high risk for developing the disease. Our mission is clear: to lead the way in finding solutions to prevent and treat this devastating disease. With a focus on translating groundbreaking research into real-world impact, our team is committed to improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities affected by Alzheimer's. Through collaboration and innovation, we aim to deliver meaningful outcomes for those at risk and currently battling the disease.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university. Its partners form one of the nation's largest academic health care systems, and the largest in New Jersey. The Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Center is a Brain Health Institute (BHI) center. By reporting to Rutgers New Brunswick and Rutgers Health, and being administered by Rutgers Health, BHI serves as a unifying entity that fosters collaboration and integration, driving forward advancements in neuroscience research and education. The Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Center is located at in the center of New Brunswick, about an hour away from New York City, at the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research building.

Location

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Rutgers University - New Brunswick

Immunization Requirements

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