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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Post Doctoral Associate
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department
Nicotine & Tobacco Institute
Overview
The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (formerly Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies) is undergoing dynamic and transformative growth. The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies is one of the nation's leading tobacco focused research centers and its faculty have received over $50 million in extramural funding over the past two decades. The Institute's efforts are focused on their mission of reducing and ultimately eliminating, tobacco-related morbidity and mortality.
Five Centers or Programs currently operate at the Institute including a Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science, the Center of Excellence for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco, the Tobacco Dependence Program, a Tobacco Industry Marketing Program, and a Tobacco Control Law & Policy Resource Center.
Posting Summary
Rutgers is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate for the Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies, located in New Brunswick, NJ. Under the direction of Institute Faculty member Dr. Jamie Tam, the Post Doctoral Associate will support and conduct simulation modeling research related to tobacco and lung cancer prevention and control.
Duties include:

• Conducts data analysis using secondary data sources, such as national surveys of health behavior, substance use (e.g. tobacco, alcohol, cannabis), and cancer-related topics.
• Collaborate on projects related to tobacco and lung cancer as member of a multidisciplinary team of modelers, epidemiologists, and economists.
• Development, calibrate, and extend of microsimulation and compartmental models of tobacco use and lung cancer in R.
• Receive training in modeling methods, professional development, and grant-writing.
• Prepares written reports and presentations for conferences and meetings with collaborators across multiple institutions.

FLSA
Exempt
Grade
Salary Details
Minimum Salary
20,000
Mid Range Salary
90,000
Maximum Salary
200,000
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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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

Position Status
Full Time
Working Hours
37.50
Standard Hours
37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Union Description
Post Docs - Regular Salaried
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Doctoral degree in epidemiology, public health, mathematics, behavioral science, health services research, economics, or a related discipline that provides training and skills in quantitative methods.
• Must have high proficiency in R and/or other computer programming languages.
• Applicants in All But Degree Status will be considered for interviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with computational or simulation modeling methods
• Experience with complex survey data analytic methods
• Familiarity with tobacco control and/or cannabis control and/or alcohol control.
• Strong analytic skills.
• Existing publication track record and excellent oral and written communication skills.

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Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
26ST1687
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Downtown New Brunswick
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
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
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement