Post-Doctoral Associate

Position Title Post-Doctoral Associate Department Earth & Environmental Sciences Posting Summary The Slater laboratory in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Rutgers University-Newark seeks a Post-Doctoral Associate. The successful candidate will contribute to field deployments, time-lapse geophysical monitoring, data integration, and the development of predictive models and visualization tools. Candidates should have a PhD in geophysics, hydrology, environmental engineering, or a related discipline, with experience in field methods and/or environmental data analysis. Familiarity with Python-based workflows, AI/ML, or hydrogeophysical modeling is highly desirable. The position offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with partners at national laboratories and federal agencies, and strong professional development in emerging technologies for environmental monitoring, forecasting, and decision support. The position is initially funded for 18 months, with the possibility of an extension depending on the availability of funding. Position Status Full Time Posting Dates Open Date: 06/04/2026 Close Date: 06/18/2026 Posting Number

26FA0567

Minimum Education and Experience PhD in geophysics, hydrology, environmental engineering, or a related discipline, with experience in field methods and/or environmental data analysis. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Python-based workflows, AI/ML, or hydrogeophysical modeling is highly desirable. Salary A minimum of $63,968. 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 EEO 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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: Immunization Requirements 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rutgers University