Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Post-Doctoral Associate |
| Department |
SASN - Psychology |
| Salary Details |
A minimum of $63,968 |
| 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 Graves laboratory in the Department of Psychology at Rutgers University-Newark seeks a Post-Doctoral Associate. The Post-Doctoral Associate, will design, organize, and conduct highly specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols and procedures and, in some cases, designing new protocols; summarize findings and publish results in research journals; assume general responsibility for scientific operations of the laboratory; and provide supervision and guidance to junior technicians, students, and researchers.
Duties will include overseeing grant-funded research pertaining to the computational basis of reading and acquired reading impairments at the Rutgers site, under Dr. William Graves' supervision.
1. Designing and implementing computational models.
2. Designing experiments and study materials.
3. Recruiting participants.
4. Supervising data collection and analyzing data.
5. Interpreting findings.
6. Creating presentations and papers to submit to conferences and journals.
7. Creating and maintaining a database related to participant recruitment.
8. Assisting in organizing undergraduates for helping with laboratory activities.
9. Contributing as an author to papers for publication.
10. Other research and lab duties may be assigned to help enhance the productivity of the lab.
11. Collecting, analyzing, and writing up data for publication.
12. Mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students involved in lab projects.
This is a grant-funded appointment that is contingent upon the availability of funds to support it.
Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2025 |
| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Posting Number |
25FA0585 |
| Posting Open Date |
06/14/2025 |
| Posting Close Date |
08/01/2025 |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
Ph.D. or equivalent in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience or related discipline |
| Certifications/Licenses |
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Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three professional references. |
| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/253054 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark |
| Home Location Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark |
| City |
Newark |
| State |
NJ |
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