Postdoctoral Associate for the Center for Climate, Health and Healthcare (CCHH)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Associate for the Center for Climate, Health and Healthcare (CCHH) Department Institute for Health, Health C Salary Details A minimum of $64,000 is budgeted for this position 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

Posting Summary

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the Center for Climate, Health and Healthcare (CCHH) within the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research (IFH). The CCHH Postdoctoral Associate position will work with an established Principal Investigator with a track record of publications and supportive mentorship. The PI and applicant will work together to achieve research and career goals in a supportive environment. The position provides opportunities to work on various quantitative or qualitative research and academic projects focused on climate and health outcomes, health service use and access across the life span, community health, health promotion/prevention/equity, healthcare sustainability/resilience, or other topic areas related to the mission of the Center based on the available funding sources. Projects include examining multi-level drivers of health and other exposures of interest and disparities therein. The postdoctoral research scientist will have the opportunity to explore additional research questions for their career development.

The Postdoctoral Associate may analyze and interpret data on health outcomes, treatment need, and/or utilization, as well as health and social drivers, from a variety of administrative and population data sources. They will contribute to the development of peer-reviewed manuscripts, scientific presentations, and grants. They will work collaboratively in teams and engage in other activities as needed. There will also be opportunities to pursue independent research and career development (e.g., grant writing training) in health services and climate-related studies.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 26FA0629 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date 12/23/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• A doctoral degree in epidemiology, social and behavioral health sciences, biostatistics, or a related field.
• A record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Proficiency in R (+SAS or Python a plus), and experience working with quantitative data analysis and comprehensive understanding of statistical concepts and methods are essential.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent quantitative analytical skills, particularly in longitudinal modeling, administrative data analyses, and causal inference methods.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and/or Human Subjects regulations for human subjects' research.
• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a thoughtful, ethical, equitable manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interest in studying how environmental factors affect disease risk, medication utilization, and patient vulnerability.
• Experience conducting research on health outcomes and environmental data.
• Experience in qualitative research or community engagement.

Equipment Utilized

• Computer literate with proficiency in statistical and analytical software including R (SAS, Python, Stata, NVivo, or Dedoose a plus).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Standard academic and office research environment. Requires the ability to work collaboratively at a computer terminal for extended periods and participate in research team meetings.

Overview

The Center for Climate, Health, and Healthcare is on a mission to improve the health and healthcare of people and communities in New Jersey, nationally, and globally by combatting the climate health crisis through research, education, and community-oriented climate action. This groundbreaking center is a collaboration between Rutgers Health and RWJBarnabas Health, physically based within the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research.

With leadership from Rutgers Health and RWJBarnabas Health and partnerships throughout the state and beyond, the Center for Climate, Health, and Healthcare is empowered to engage in research, education, and programmatic activities to address climate change specifically from the perspectives of health and healthcare.

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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/277473 Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details

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Immunization Requirements

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents