Rutgers University
3 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Associate in Health Equity, HIV Prevention, Substance Use, and Nursing Science Rutgers University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Nursing
Funding
Salary range listed as minimum $20,000, mid range $90,000, maximum $200,000. Final salary depends on qualifications, experience, expertise, and availability of department or grant funds. Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
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United States
University
Rutgers University
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About this position
Rutgers University is advertising a Postdoctoral Associate position in the School of Nursing / Nursing Science Department at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences in Newark, New Jersey, United States.
The post focuses on health equity research at the intersection of public health and nursing science, with emphasis on HIV prevention, substance use, and health disparities among multiply marginalized populations, including LGBTQIA+ communities. The work uses a network-science lens and implementation science approaches, and includes data collection, secondary data analysis, manuscript preparation, and conference presentations.
The successful candidate will contribute to innovative research projects using multilevel methods such as social network analysis, neighborhood-level research, qualitative and quantitative methods, surveys, interviews, and focus groups. There are opportunities to build biostatistical skills, receive mentorship from faculty, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community-based organizations, and support graduate students and trainees.
Eligibility highlights: a Ph.D. in Nursing, Public Health, Health Services Research, Social Sciences, or a related interdisciplinary field is required. Experience with quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research is preferred, along with strong communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in R is required; experience with Dedoose, Cytoscape, and/or ArcGIS is highly desirable. At least one peer-reviewed publication or manuscript under review is required. Preferred experience includes HIV prevention, substance use, health disparities, social network analysis, neighborhood-level research, implementation science, and RN experience/licensure in New Jersey.
Funding and benefits: the posting lists a salary range of $20,000 to $200,000 with final compensation depending on qualifications and available grant/department funds. Rutgers also offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
How to apply: submit your application through the Rutgers jobs portal. The direct application link is provided in the posting. No deadline is listed in the source.
Funding details
Salary range listed as minimum $20,000, mid range $90,000, maximum $200,000. Final salary depends on qualifications, experience, expertise, and availability of department or grant funds. Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
What's required
Ph.D. in Nursing, Public Health, Health Services Research, Social Sciences, or a related interdisciplinary field from an accredited institution. Demonstrated experience in research methods, preferably quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research with underserved or multiply marginalized populations. Proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research methods; R data analysis software is required, with Dedoose, Cytoscape, and/or ArcGIS highly desirable. At least one peer-reviewed publication or manuscript under review is required. Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to write research papers and grant applications, present to diverse audiences, collect primary data in person or via Zoom, work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams, manage multiple projects, and follow ethical research and compliance requirements. Applicants in All But Degree status will be considered for interviewing. Preferred: experience with HIV prevention, substance use, health disparities, social network analysis, neighborhood-level research, implementation science, federal/private funding mechanisms, RN experience in a U.S. healthcare system, and New Jersey RN licensure or eligibility.
How to apply
Apply through the Rutgers jobs portal using the posting link. Review the posting details and submit the application materials requested by the university. Follow any instructions on the job page before applying.
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