"Postdoctoral Associate (Newark)"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate within the Cancer Health Equity Division of the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Postdoctoral Associate will work on supporting the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Health. The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct and coordinate health care delivery research, including implementation science studies aimed at reducing and eliminating cancer disparities in medically underserved and socially marginalized communities. The position will lead data management and analysis for ongoing research projects. There will be opportunities for authorship on publications, presentation at conferences, and collaboration on grant proposal development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages databases, develops analytical plans, and carries out analysis for manuscripts, reports and presentations related to cancer and health equity projects.
• Leads, drafts, and publishes papers in peer-reviewed journals.
• Assists in the development of regulatory protocols, recruitment materials, intervention resources, and education and policy-relevant deliverables.
• Leads and supports implementation of cancer prevention and control studies among high-risk and underserved populations.
• Assists the PIs in the identification and development of grant proposals based on the cancer control research conducted.
• Understand and adhere to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Understands, demonstrates and models the Rutgers Cancer Institute core values.
• Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers's compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Interest policy.
• Acts as a role model for corporate integrity, customer service and improved quality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

• PhD in Social and Behavioral Sciences, Health Policy and Management, Epidemiology, or related discipline, including but not limited to Health Services Research, Health Psychology, or Sociology required.
• Consideration to interview may also be given to applicants who are in ABD status. Documentation of Ph.D. completion must be provided prior to commencement of employment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment. Moderate noise.

Salary: $61,805 - $80,000 commensurate with experience

Categories: Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory, Staff/Administrative