Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Postdoc Fellow (Primary Care Research Fellow Clinical & Non-Clinical) |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) |
| Department |
RWJ-Pediatrics-General Pediatrics |
| Overview |
New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (
RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide,
RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for the department of Pediatrics at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Under the direction of the Director of PopQuIS, Program faculty, and designated mentors, the Post Doc Fellow conducts specialized research, literature review and integrates a primary care framework to improve population and public health in the United States. Conduct a mentored research project, complete focused educational activities, and participate as a research team member to support current research, occurring in priority areas such as: (1) Maternal Morbidity and Child Health, (2) Quality of Health and Healthcare, (3) Mental Health Access and Care, (4) Health Equity and (5)
COVID-19. Job Requirements: As this position may be funded through the T32, special requirements include that the candidate must be a US citizen or permanent resident under T32 Training Program guidelines.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Work with PI and others as assigned to develop a career development plan with training /educational goals for fellowship period.
- Develop, propose, and obtain approval for a mentored research project to be completed during fellowship.
- Conduct, complete, and disseminate a mentored career development research project that contributes to the primary care research enterprise at Rutgers and in the United States.
- Participate in focused educational and leadership development activities to prepare for a career as a leader in the Primary Care Research enterprise in the US.
- As appropriate for career development and consistent with qualifications, participate in clinical activities as assigned.
- Participate in the research, administration, and dissemination activities various relevant projects to develop a breadth of experience and skills in team research of primary care research or methods relevant for the program and fellow.
- Under guidance of PI and/or mentor, assume leadership of specific scholarly and other activities as assigned or approved, including authorship of specified projects as appropriate for career development.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Hours Per Week |
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| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at
https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu. |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
99S |
| Position Salary |
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| Annual Minimum Salary |
0.000 |
| Annual Mid Range Salary |
0.000 |
| Annual Maximum Salary |
0.000 |
| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Union Description |
AAUP |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
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| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- US Citizens and permanent residents with MDs, PhDs, DrPHs, or other eligible doctoral degrees who seek to become leaders in the field of Primary Care Research.
- Clinicians and non-clinicians (e.g., social scientists, public health professionals, and others with doctoral degrees) may be hired.
- Candidates in all but degree (ABD) status will also be considered.
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to 25 pounds. Ability to communicate with staff and collaborators via virtual meeting software (Zoom, Teams, WebEx, etc), phone, and email.
- Work Environment: Must pass employee health clearance, TB Test and required safety training. Clinical/office environment with moderate amount of noise.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
24ST0281 |
| Posting Open Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Downtown New Brunswick |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
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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. Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
Nov 23, 2024