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August 29, 2025

**Job Description**
This Postdoctoral Research Associate position, under the mentorship of Dr. Greta Bushnell, involves contributing to NIH-funded research in pharmacoepidemiology, mental health, and substance use. The role focuses on developing research skills, leading impactful studies, generating independent research questions, publishing in scientific journals, and pursuing scholarly development. Opportunities for grant writing and teaching within the School of Public Health are also available.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Knowledge in pharmacoepidemiologic research methods
• Experience or interest in mental health-focused research
• Experience with conducting research in administrative claims data
• Programming skills in SAS or R
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Ability to present scientific findings in various formats
• Ability to compose manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Ability to work well independently and in a collaborative team environment including research analysts, scientists, and other PETS trainees and faculty
• Excellent organizational, planning, project management, and problem-solving skills

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Pharmacoepidemiology
• Epidemiology
• Biostatistics
• Related field

**Experience**
Other:
• Experience with conducting research in administrative claims data

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Experience
Other: • Experience with conducting research in administrative claims data
Work Level
Postdoc
Employment Type
Full-time, Research Job
Salary
Annual Salary: Up to $65,000 (negotiable based on qualifications, experience, and funding) 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; Life insurance coverage; Employee discounts programs.
Valid Until
October 31, 2025
Details
Full-time Duration: 24 months, with possible extension Location Requirement: Campus-based in New Brunswick, NJ
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research • Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science (PETS) • Rutgers School of Public Health
Supervisor(s)
Dr. Greta Bushnell
Supervisor Email
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Rutgers University
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