Postdoctoral Associate for the Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science (PETS)

Position Details Recruitment/Posting Title: Postdoctoral Associate for the Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science (PETS) Department: Institute for Health, Health C Salary Details: A ranger from 75,000-82,000 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: 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 Posting Number: 26FA0199 Posting Close Date: 12/30/2026 Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science (PETS) within the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research (IFH). The PETS Postdoctoral Associate position will work with an established Principal Investigator with a track‑record of publications and supportive mentorship. The PI and applicant will work together to achieve research and career goals in a supportive environment. The position provides opportunities to work on various quantitative research and academic projects focused on substance use and mental health treatment need, use, and related outcomes across the life course. Projects include examining multi‑level drivers of health and other exposures of interest, particularly exposure to policies and the criminal legal system and disparities therein. The postdoctoral research scientist will have the opportunity to explore additional research questions. The Postdoctoral Associate will analyze and interpret data on substance use and mental health outcomes, treatment need and utilization, as well as social and structural drivers of health, from a variety of administrative and population data sources. They will contribute to the development of peer‑reviewed manuscripts, scientific presentations, and grants. They will work collaboratively in teams and engage in other activities as needed. There will also be opportunities to pursue independent research and career development (e.g., grant writing training) in health services, criminal legal system, population health, and/or related fields. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience: The candidate must have a doctoral degree in epidemiology, social and behavioral health sciences, or a related field hence a degree in a specific field of study Proficiency in R or Stata and experience working with quantitative data analysis are essential. Record of peer‑reviewed publications Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Comprehensive understanding of statistical concepts and methods. Proficiency in at least one programing language (e.g., R, STATA). Excellent quantitative analytical skills, particularly in longitudinal modeling, administrative data analyses, and causal inference methods. Understanding of HIPAA regulations and/or Human Subjects regulations for human subjects' research. Excellent communication skill (both oral and writing) Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a thoughtful, ethical, equitable manner Preferred Qualifications: Strong interest in health equity, substance use or psychiatric epidemiology Experience conducting research on substance use, mass incarceration and public health is preferred Interest in substance use and mental health treatment need and uptake across the life course, and structural drivers of health is preferred. Overview Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science The Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science (PETS) is a Chancellor-level center based at the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research (IFH) and reports dually to both the RBHS Chancellor and to the IFH Director. PETS was formed in 2017 to create an interdisciplinary locus for world‑class research and training in pharmacoepidemiology and related disciplines at Rutgers. Over the past 6 years, PETS has developed into a major pharmacoepidemiology group, recruiting numerous new core, part‑time, and adjunct faculty, and an experienced team of highly trained administrative and analytic staff. The 10 current PETS core faculty have their tenure or tenure‑track in Medicine, Pharmacy, or Public Health and have been funded by numerous R01s, K awards, and foundation awards. PETS core faculty work on a variety of topics in pharmacoepidemiology and related fields, including traditional drug safety studies, comparative effectiveness research, pharmacoepidemiologic methods, clinical epidemiology, and health services research. They regularly collaborate with researchers across campus, across the US, and internationally, including colleagues from academia, industry, and government. Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research The Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, a unit within RBHS, is a hub for multidisciplinary and translational research focused on improving population health. Since its 1985 founding by Dr. David Mechanic, IFH has become nationally renowned for meaningful and impactful work in health research. IFH continues to build on this legacy while preserving the multidisciplinary structure and dynamic that makes it truly unique. IFH fosters rigorous theory‑based research and innovative training and supports collaborative opportunities for investigators across New Jersey and beyond, advancing the translation of knowledge to impact policy and practice. The Institute is home to 8 interdisciplinary centers. 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