Postdoctoral Associate in Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science
Join Rutgers’ Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science to advance research on substance use, mental health, and structural health disparities using quantitative methods.
Best for:Best for postdoctoral researchers with a PhD in epidemiology, social/behavioral health sciences, or related fields, strong quantitative skills in R/Stata, and a passion for health equity and causal inference research.
Overview
This postdoctoral position at Rutgers University’s Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science (PETS) focuses on analyzing administrative and population health data to explore substance use, mental health treatment outcomes, and structural drivers of health disparities. The role involves collaborative research on longitudinal modeling, causal inference, and health policy impacts, with opportunities for independent research and career development. The successful candidate will work under mentorship from established faculty, contributing to peer-reviewed publications, grant proposals, and scientific presentations. The position emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical research practices, and a commitment to health equity.
What you'll do
- Analyze and interpret complex administrative and population health datasets to examine substance use, mental health treatment needs, and structural health disparities.
- Develop and publish peer-reviewed manuscripts and scientific presentations on research findings related to health outcomes and policy impacts.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and execute quantitative research projects, including longitudinal modeling and causal inference methods.
- Contribute to grant writing and career development activities, such as training in grant proposal preparation and independent research exploration.
- Engage in ethical, equitable, and collaborative research practices, adhering to HIPAA and human subjects regulations.
- Pursue independent research interests aligned with health services, criminal legal system impacts, or population health.
Requirements
Degree required: Doctoral degree in epidemiology, social and behavioral health sciences, or a closely related field
Language: English (proficiency required for academic communication and collaboration)
Instruction: English
Publications: Record of peer-reviewed publications required
- Proficiency in R or Stata programming for quantitative data analysis
- Strong background in statistical concepts and methods, including longitudinal modeling and causal inference
- Experience working with administrative or population health datasets
- Record of peer-reviewed publications in relevant fields
- Understanding of HIPAA and human subjects research regulations
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for academic and interdisciplinary collaboration
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
- No age or prior experience caps specified
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-30
Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, and a list of publications to the hiring contact. Additional materials may be requested based on qualifications. Instructions for application submission are available on the Rutgers HigherEdJobs portal.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- List of peer-reviewed publications
Contact
Hiring Contact (not specified)· Recruiter or Department Administrator
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