Postdoctoral Associate in Psychology (Rutgers The State University)

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title: Postdoctoral Associate Department: Clinical Psychology Salary Details: 63968 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 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 Posting Summary The Center for Youth Social Emotional Wellness (CYSEW) in the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship position; start date is flexible between July 1, 2026 and September 1, 2026. The mission of the center is to ensure that Rutgers mental health expertise and resources directly benefit the New Jersey community and are aligned with community goals, values, and needs as articulated by the community. The center aims to promote partnerships across disciplines and organizations that lead to improved continuity of youth mental health and wellness services in New Jersey to increase access to comprehensive and holistic care. A central goal of CYSEW is to promote youth mental health equity; defined as the right to access quality mental health care regardless of the individual’s race, ethnicity, linguistic literacy/proficiency, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, disability status, or geographical location. Center faculty work with youth of all ages and have a particular passion for promoting positive mental health and wellness for adolescents and emerging adults. Importantly, the percent effort devoted to clinical work, research, and community-engagement as part of this fellowship is flexible. Center faculty welcome applicants primarily seeking additional clinical training and hours towards licensure. All fellows receive weekly licensed supervision and have opportunities to engage in both assessment and treatment. Alternatively, the fellowship can be structured as an even (50/50) clinical work and research split. In addition, the percent time in-person v. remote is also flexible, with applicants eligible for up to two days per week of remote work. In terms of programs of research, center faculty welcome applicants whose work fits under the umbrella of ADHD and/or treatment outcome research more broadly. CYSEW works in partnership with the Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center and Retreat, a state-of-the-art outpatient and inpatient facility serving the community. The CYSEW postdoctoral fellow will lead efforts to establish assessment of patient outcomes at the Brandt Center. The postdoctoral fellow will be able to publish from the data collected at the Brandt Center and postdoctoral fellows have access to longitudinal and treatment outcome datasets to publish from and will collaborate with faculty on grant proposals. Competitive applicants will – have extensive expertise with mental health assessment, including using semi-structured diagnostic interviews to diagnose ADHD and common comorbid conditions & have strong expertise in treatment outcome research and/or community program evaluation. Position Status Full Time Posting Number: 25FA1054 Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience: Doctorate in psychology or related field Certifications/Licenses: Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications: Equipment Utilized: Physical Demands and Work Environment: Posting Details Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/262343 Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus: Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City: Piscataway State: NJ Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). 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Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title:
Postdoctoral Associate

Department:
Clinical Psychology

Salary Details:
63968

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 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

Posting Summary

The Center for Youth Social Emotional Wellness (CYSEW) in the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship position; start date is flexible between July 1, 2026 and September 1, 2026. The mission of the center is to ensure that Rutgers mental health expertise and resources directly benefit the New Jersey community and are aligned with community goals, values, and needs as articulated by the community. The center aims to promote partnerships across disciplines and organizations that lead to improved continuity of youth mental health and wellness services in New Jersey to increase access to comprehensive and holistic care. A central goal of CYSEW is to promote youth mental health equity; defined as the right to access quality mental health care regardless of the individual’s race, ethnicity, linguistic literacy/proficiency, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, disability status, or geographical location. Center faculty work with youth of all ages and have a particular passion for promoting positive mental health and wellness for adolescents and emerging adults.

Importantly, the percent effort devoted to clinical work, research, and community-engagement as part of this fellowship is flexible. Center faculty welcome applicants primarily seeking additional clinical training and hours towards licensure. All fellows receive weekly licensed supervision and have opportunities to engage in both assessment and treatment. Alternatively, the fellowship can be structured as an even (50/50) clinical work and research split. In addition, the percent time in-person v. remote is also flexible, with applicants eligible for up to two days per week of remote work. In terms of programs of research, center faculty welcome applicants whose work fits under the umbrella of ADHD and/or treatment outcome research more broadly. CYSEW works in partnership with the Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center and Retreat, a state-of-the-art outpatient and inpatient facility serving the community. The CYSEW postdoctoral fellow will lead efforts to establish assessment of patient outcomes at the Brandt Center. The postdoctoral fellow will be able to publish from the data collected at the Brandt Center and postdoctoral fellows have access to longitudinal and treatment outcome datasets to publish from and will collaborate with faculty on grant proposals.

Competitive applicants will –

have extensive expertise with mental health assessment, including using semi-structured diagnostic interviews to diagnose ADHD and common comorbid conditions &
have strong expertise in treatment outcome research and/or community program evaluation.

Position Status

Full Time

Posting Number: 25FA1054

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:
Doctorate in psychology or related field

Certifications/Licenses:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Equipment Utilized:
Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Posting Details

Quick Link to Posting:
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/262343

Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus: Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City: Piscataway
State: NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement