Post-Doctoral Associate in Early Childhood Policy and Research

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Sep 27, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post-Doctoral Associate in Early Childhood Policy and Research
Department	GSE - NIEER
Salary Details	$64,000 to $80,000
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	Works across NIEER teams to produce and communicate new evidence from existing data sets on child care, preschool programs, and children's experiences including data from parent surveys, child assessments, and classroom/teacher assessments. Performs both quantitative research including administrative data analysis. Supports processes to seek out funding and communicates with potential project sponsors and clients. Authors and co-authors technical reports, policy briefs, and journal articles, supporting dissemination efforts. Completes work independently with broadly defined work objectives and limited review of overall results. 1. Research. Works independently and/or with mentorship on literature reviews, and the design, data collection, and analysis of research including classroom and child assessment, interviews, surveys and administrative data. 2. Proposal Development. Works with faculty and directors to identify potential funders; and leads or supports proposal development. 3. Dissemination. Works independently and/or with mentorship on summarizing and writing analyses and results of different projects into technical reports, policy briefs, and journal articles, supporting dissemination efforts.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	25FA0869
Posting Open Date	09/25/2025
Posting Close Date	09/24/2026

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	A doctoral degree by date of hire in a discipline related to Education or Child Development as well as strong quantitative analysis skills required because this position will require knowledge of education/child development policy, practice, and learning and development for analyze and interpret data, and preparing professional reports and academic journal articles.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	A doctoral degree by date of hire in a discipline related to Education or Child Development is required because this position will involve conceptual knowledge and research expertise to develop, collect, analyze, and interpret data, to contribute and lead academic publications in education and child development. * Experience in field research and/or policy analysis to inform policy and practice. * Excellent communication and writing skills with proven experience writing reports, policy briefs and/or manuscripts. * Strong statistical skills.
Preferred Qualifications	Strong knowledge of and experience with research on learning and development of children birth to age 8 and children ages 3 to 5, in particular. Strong knowledge of and experience with research on policies and practices relating to the education of young children birth to age 8 and those ages 3 to 5, in particular.
Equipment Utilized	Computer literacy including spreadsheets, webinars, and statistical programs
Physical Demands and Work Environment	No unusual demands
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Posting Details

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Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/259899
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	NewBrunswick
State	NJ
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