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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Post Doctoral Associate
Department
Environmental Science
Salary Details
68,000
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 Summary
The Department of Environmental Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct research on applied climatology. The this position will work within the Shope Applied Climatology Lab to evaluate multiple climate and climate change impacts across sectors such as sea-level rise/coastal processes, urban heat and health, or agricultural impacts. This position offers the candidate opportunity to shape a desired area of focus within the applied climatology framework. Successful candidates will be involved in field sampling, numerical/statistical modeling of hazards/impacts, and outreach to local stakeholders. Candidates will disseminate research findings through manuscripts, academic presentations, and public engagement. As a postdoctoral associate, the candidate will have the opportunities and the expectation to interact and collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues across Rutgers and work with local stakeholders.
Position Status
Full Time
Posting Number
25FA0964
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in an area relevant to climatology, geoscience, climate change, natural hazards, impact analysis, and/or numerical modeling.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a publication record consistent with career level, and an interest in applying climate and climate change data to answer practical and relevant research questions. Experience in modeling and/or evaluating the impacts of climate and climate change, data analysis and interpretation, and independent research is required. Specific expertise in climate and climate change-related topics may vary, such as sea-level rise, coastal processes, urban heat, climate and health, agricultural impacts, among others.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview
Rutgers University hosts one of the most diverse student bodies in the United States. Our institution is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; our priority to diversify our faculty ranks is outlined in the Rutgers DEI strategic plan. The Department of Animal Sciences and Rutgers University are working to ensure our faculty composition reflects the diversity of our student population. We especially encourage applications from backgrounds underrepresented in animal sciences including Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ scientists.
Statement
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military status or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination of any other terms and conditions of employment.
Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
One year appointment with potential for subsequent appointment.
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/260781
Campus
Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus
Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
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Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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