Post-Doctoral Associate

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Mar 10, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post-Doctoral Associate
Department	SASN - Psychology
Salary	Open
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary	The Social and Affective Neuroscience Lab at Rutgers University-Newark (PI: Mauricio Delgado) invites applications for a full-time Post-Doctoral Associate. The postdoc will contribute to NIH-funded research that uses behavioral and neuroimaging methods to investigate mechanisms underlying social connection and links to health and addiction (for more information, please see delgadolab.com). The successful candidate will have completed a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or a related discipline. Experience with fMRI analysis and strong technical skills, including competence with programming environments and familiarity with programs such as Python, FSL, fMRI PREP, are especially valued, but not required. The start date is negotiable and the initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	25FA0229
Posting Open Date	03/10/2025
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Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or a related discipline.
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information for three references
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/246716
Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
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