Post-Doctoral Associate

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.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

As a Post-Doctoral Associate, your primary role will be to oversee research activities outlined in NSF Grant 2520154 "Understanding Expectation-Driven Learning in Early Childhood: An Experimental and Computational Investigation," under the supervision of Dr. Kimele Persaud. Your duties and responsibilities will include designing, organizing, and conducting highly specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols and procedures, summarizing findings and publishing results in peer-reviewed research journals, overseeing the day-to-day scientific operations of the laboratory, and providing supervision and mentorship to junior technicians, students, and researchers. This is a grant-funded appointment contingent upon the availability of funds to support it. Anticipated begin date is August 1, 2026.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter summarizing your past research experience and interests, and the names and contact information for two references. At least one reference should have directly supervised your research.