Post Doctoral Associate

Company: Rutgers University
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Posting Summary The Department of Environmental Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct research on applied climatology. The this position will work within the Shope Applied Climatology Lab to evaluate multiple climate and climate change impacts across sectors such as sea-level rise/coastal processes, urban heat and health, or agricultural impacts. This position offers the candidate opportunity to shape a desired area of focus within the applied climatology framework. Successful candidates will be involved in field sampling, numerical/statistical modeling of hazards/impacts, and outreach to local stakeholders. Candidates will disseminate research findings through manuscripts, academic presentations, and public engagement. As a postdoctoral associate, the candidate will have the opportunities and the expectation to interact and collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues across Rutgers and work with local stakeholders. Overview Rutgers University hosts one of the most diverse student bodies in the United States. Our institution is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; our priority to diversify our faculty ranks is outlined in the Rutgers DEI strategic plan . The Department of Animal Sciences and Rutgers University are working to ensure our faculty composition reflects the diversity of our student population. We especially encourage applications from backgrounds underrepresented in animal sciences including Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and LGBTQ scientists.

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