Postdoctoral Research Associate

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Department GSAPP - Clinical Psychology Salary Details A minimum of $65000 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

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Posting Summary

The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, seeks to hire a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Psychopathology and Interpersonal Functioning Lab, led by Dr. Nicole Cain.

The Psychopathology and Interpersonal Functioning Lab focuses on advancing our understanding of how interpersonal experiences influence maladaptive behaviors and outcomes. We leverage smartphone-based real-time monitoring of thoughts and behaviors to better understand the proximal risk associated with interpersonal dysfunction, such as how momentary social disconnection relates to increases in suicidal ideation in daily life.

The postdoc will gain experience in clinical research methods, with specific involvement in projects focused on interpersonal functioning, personality pathology, and suicide risk. The postdoc is expected to be actively engaged in writing manuscripts and grants to further the aims of the lab and their independent line of research.

At Rutgers, postdocs have access to a variety of training and scholarly activities in psychology and related fields (e.g., clinical and research seminars, lab meetings, case conferences, advanced training for diagnostic assessments). Clinical supervision can be provided for individuals seeking to complete psychology licensure requirements.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 25FA0369 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

A PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology or closely related field

Experience working with individuals with suicidality.

Completed APA-Accredited internship

Basic competency in statistical analysis of clinical data

Proficiency with Qualtrics

Previous experience conducting diagnostic evaluations (e.g., SCID, MINI, C-SSRS).

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Supervise the daily coordination of a federally funded study examining social disconnection and suicide risk in older adults (e.g., IRB maintenance, recruitment, consenting, scheduling, data collection, data management, and data sharing in the NIMH Data Archive);

Conduct assessments (including diagnostic assessments) for research studies; opportunities to provide graduate student supervision are available for candidates with appropriate background and experience;

Disseminate research findings (analyzing data, writing manuscripts, presenting at conferences);

Seek external funding for projects (both supporting PI grant submissions, as well as establishing funding for their independent line of research);

Leading community engagement activities to aid in recruitment and retention

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized

Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., R, MPlus, SAS, SPSS)

Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact information (names, emails) for three references to Dr. Nicole Cain (...)

Quick Link to Posting Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

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