Post Doctoral Associate

Post Doctoral Associate The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies is undergoing dynamic and transformative growth. The Institute's efforts are focused on their mission of reducing and ultimately eliminating, tobacco-related morbidity and mortality. Five Centers or Programs currently operate at the Institute including a Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science, the Center of Excellence for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco, the Tobacco Dependence Program, a Tobacco Industry Marketing Program, and a Tobacco Control Law & Policy Resource Center. Rutgers is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate for the Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies, located in New Brunswick, NJ. Under the direction of Institute Faculty member Dr. Jamie Tam, the Post Doctoral Associate will support and conduct simulation modeling research related to tobacco and lung cancer prevention and control. Duties include: Conducts data analysis using secondary data sources, such as national surveys of health behavior, substance use (e.g. tobacco, alcohol, cannabis), and cancer-related topics. Collaborate on projects related to tobacco and lung cancer as member of a multidisciplinary team of modelers, epidemiologists, and economists. Development, calibrate, and extend of microsimulation and compartmental models of tobacco use and lung cancer in R. Receive training in modeling methods, professional development, and grant-writing. Prepares written reports and presentations for conferences and meetings with collaborators across multiple institutions. FLSA - Exempt Grade Salary Details - $63,968 - $78,910 Minimum Salary - 20,000 Mid Range Salary - 90,000 Maximum Salary - 200,000 Benefits - Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: 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 (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs Position Status - Full Time Working Hours - 37.50 Standard Hours - 37.50 Union Description - Post Docs - Regular Salaried Payroll Designation - PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment - Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility - ABP Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Doctoral degree in epidemiology, public health, mathematics, behavioral science, health services research, economics, or a related discipline that provides training and skills in quantitative methods. Must have high proficiency in R and/or other computer programming languages. Applicants in All But Degree Status will be considered for interviews. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with computational or simulation modeling methods Experience with complex survey data analytic methods Familiarity with tobacco control and/or cannabis control and/or alcohol control. Strong analytic skills. Existing publication track record and excellent oral and written communication skills. Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences