Post Doctoral Associate

With its broad and multidisciplinary faculty expertise, the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute ( EOHSI) is an international resource that supports basic and clinical research in environmental health sciences and exposure assessment and fosters associated programs in environmental health education and public policy.

Established in 1986, EOHSI's major objectives are to:
Advance understanding of the mechanisms by which environmental and occupational chemical exposures impact human health.
Identify and measure human environmental and occupational exposures to chemicals. Treat populations adversely affected by chemical exposures. Develop educational tools describing relative risks of chemical exposures. Contribute to public policies related to environmental and occupational chemical risks. Offer training programs for environmental health professionals.

The Institute serves as an unbiased source of expertise about environmental problems for communities, employers and governments in all areas of occupational and environmental health, toxicology and risk assessment. EOHSI members are active as advisors to international, national, state and local organizations on public health issues.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a highly motivated Post Doctoral Associate for the Division of Environmental & Population Health Biosciences at the Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences Institute ( EOHSI). The Post Doctoral Associate will work under the direct supervision of Drs. Zorimar Rivera-Nunez and Emily Barrett to advance research on endocrine-disrupting chemicals in relation to maternal and child health outcomes.

The Post Doctoral Associate will lead data management and analysis for ongoing research projects and prepare manuscripts and grant applications. The Post Doctoral Associate will be supported in developing an independent line of research leveraging birth cohort data including multiple chemicals and metabolomics data. Potential topic areas include maternal metabolomics, child growth, puberty, and neurodevelopment.

The Post Doctoral Associate's day-to-day work will include database management, statistical analysis, manuscript writing, and mentorship of students/trainees. There will be opportunities for authorship on publications, teaching presentation at local and national conferences, and collaboration on grant proposal development. With an expected hire date of Spring 2026, the 12-month position comes with a one-year hire commitment, and further extension, depending on funding availability and performance.

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.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.