Post Doctoral Associate (LGBTQ Public Health)

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

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The Center for Health, Identity, Behavior & Prevention Studies ( CHIBPS) (www.chibps.org) situated at the School of Public Health, Rutgers University working in conjunction with the developing Rutgers Sexual and Gender Minority Institute (RU- LGBTQ) has an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral associate. This is 1-year appointment with a start date no sooner that March 1, 2026 and renewable for two additional years pending productivity, performance, and overall fit. The postdoctoral program enables associates to build a high caliber scholarly portfolio in LGBTQ+ public health research through mentored scholarship and independent research opportunities.

In addition to research activities, the post doc will coordinate activities for Annals of LGBT Public & Population Health, partake in the LGBTQ MPH concentration, and further the development of LGBTQ health at RU- LGBTQ as well as undertake active community dissemination activities.

The candidate will work directly with Dean Perry N Halkitis, a world recognized leader in LGBTQ health who directs CHIBPS, Dr. Tamara Taggart, Director of RU- LGBTQ as well as the myriad LGBTQ-public health-focused faculty at the School of Public Health. A list of faculty members can be seen here https://rutgershealth.org/lgbtq-community

The Center for Health, Identity, Behavior and Prevention Studies ( CHIBPS) has been a nationally recognized center dedicated to conducting rigorous scientific research that advances Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning ( LGBTQ) health since 2000. In particular, the work at CHIBPS focuses on understanding drivers of health disparities including HIV and other STIs, substance use, and mental health burdens. The CHIBPS research team includes individuals from a variety of disciplines such as psychology, public health, social work, and neuroscience.

The Rutgers Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health (RU- LGBTQ) is a developing interdisciplinary institute dedicated to advancing the health and wellbeing of sexual and gender minority populations through research, clinical practice, and policy initiatives. Building on Rutgers' established leadership in LGBTQ+ education and research, RU- LGBTQ bridges academic research with community-centered care through partnerships with clinical programs like the PROUD Gender Center of New Jersey. Guided by the principles of community-based participatory research, the institute brings together faculty across clinical care, social sciences, and public health to address health inequities in sexual and gender minority communities.

The mission of the School of Public Health at Rutgers University is to advance health and wellbeing and prevent disease throughout New Jersey, the United States, and the world, by preparing students as public health leaders, scholars, and practitioners; conducting public health research and scholarship; engaging collaboratively with communities and populations; and actively advocating for policies, programs, and services through the lens of equity and social justice. We are directed by our core values of Collaboration * Creativity * Diversity * Engagement * Equity * Inclusion * Integrity * Measurability * Respect.

The postdoctoral associate will work on all CHIBPS and RU- LGBTQ funded studies from inception to dissemination.

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.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.