IDRIS Post Doctoral Associate

Below you will find the details for the Interdisciplinary Research Associate position at the Institute for Data, Research, and Innovation Science (IDRIS) at Rutgers University‑Newark.

Position type:
Full Time. Salary range: $75,000 – $90,000. Final salary offer will depend on qualifications, experience, and available funding.

Data science and/or statistical methods development addressing questions of health, technology, housing, education, innovation, and other issues impacting national and international urban communities.

• Assist with planning, coordination, and execution of research projects, including collecting and analyzing data (quantitative and/or qualitative).
• Support the preparation and submission of grant proposals, reports, and manuscripts for publication.
• Contribute to research design and may independently manage specific project components, working closely with faculty and IDRIS affiliates.
• Coordinate with research partners, vendors, or collaborators; manage resources needed for research (e.g., lab equipment, participant recruitment).
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of research activities and data.
• Provide technical support, train, and occasionally mentor junior staff or research assistants.

• Literature reviews and background research for ongoing and/or new studies.
• Assist with compliance procedures (e.g., IRB submissions for human subjects research).
• Prepare progress updates and reports for funding agencies, grantors, IDRIS, and faculty leadership.
• Supervise undergraduate or graduate students, if appropriate.

• The ideal candidate is an independent, solution‑oriented thinker with a strong background in processing very large data sets, applying analytical rigor and statistical methods, and driving actionable insights.
• Expertise in causal inference and machine learning is desirable but not required.
• This position offers an excellent opportunity to apply and further develop data science skills in the context of interdisciplinary data‑driven research.

• Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Marketing, Economics, Statistics, Public Administration, Psychology, Industrial/Systems Engineering, or related fields critical to IDRIS.
• Experience in analyzing real data.
• Familiarity with statistical methods.
• Strong programming skills.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

• Experience handling very large datasets.
• Knowledge of R and Python, and statistical applications (SAS, SPSS, NIVO, etc.).
• Interest in community‑based informed research and interdisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with multiple data science tools and ability to learn new ones.
• Interest in current and emerging technologies and their societal implications.

• 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 discount programs.

Open Date: 03/09/2026

Close Date: 03/13/2026

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