Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Post-Doctoral Associate |
| Department |
SMLR - Center for Women & Work |
| Salary Details |
A maximum of $75,000 is budgeted for this calendar year position. |
| 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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- 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
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Posting Summary |
The Center for Women and Work (
CWW) at Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations engages in research, education, and programming that promotes economic and social equity for women workers, their families, and communities. CWW's work focuses on issues such as women's economic stability, workplace advancement, providing technical assistance, and designing research and programming for educators, industry, and government. The center is dedicated to addressing the living standards of working families in New Jersey and globally.
Position Overview:
CWW is seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate to support a project that seeks to document and better understand the role worker organizations have played in addressing inequities - especially racial inequities - in the healthcare system. Further, the project seeks to track and document worker organization responses to the current administration plans for the Veterans Healthcare Administration and the Indian Health Service.
The Post-Doctoral Associate will support the research team primarily through qualitative research, including conducting interviews with labor leaders and activists. Additional responsibilities may include participant observation of relevant meetings and events, media and website scans, drafting and editing literature reviews, and contributing to reports and other research products. The associate will also help develop and refine the project's Theory of Change model, ensuring it aligns with strategic objectives and incorporates emerging insights. As the project evolves in collaboration with the funder, responsibilities may shift or expand.
This one-year position, beginning in June 2025, has the potential for renewal for an additional six months. It offers an invaluable opportunity to collaborate closely with faculty mentors to develop skills that will prepare the associate for academic or public policy careers. The post-doc will work under the supervision of faculty members Adrienne Eaton, Rebecca Givan and under the direction of post-doc Phela Townsend. Funding for this position and this project is being provided by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
The Post-Doctoral Associate position offers a $75,000 salary, health insurance, and other benefits. Preference will be given to a candidate who is or can be located in or near New Jersey though remote candidates will be considered.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Posting Number |
25FA0622 |
| Posting Open Date |
06/11/2025 |
| Posting Close Date |
06/20/2025 |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in labor relations, human resources, industrial relations and human resources (
IRHR), public policy, sociology, or a related field.
Candidates must have demonstrated familiarity and comfort with working with worker organizations. |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
Candidates must be trained in qualitative research methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups) and have demonstrated experience with interviews. Strong writing and communication skills are essential. |
| Preferred Qualifications |
- Expertise in analyzing race, gender, and identity, in the workplace, including familiarity with critical theories such as racial capitalism, liberation theory, intersectionality, and other relevant frameworks.
- Ability to analyze and address structural racism in healthcare.
- Familiarity with either the healthcare sector and/or the federal government, particularly the Veteran's Administration.
- Experience in advocacy, community organizing, or public service, particularly with marginalized communities.
- Demonstrated interest or commitment to advancing economic and social opportunity, equity, and/or justice.
- Experience consulting or collaborating with worker and community organizations.
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Posting Details
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| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/253787 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Livingston (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
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