Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Postdoctoral Associate

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department
NJMS - Surgery Surgery Researc

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Surgery within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).

The Postdoctoral Associate and Lab Director serves as the primary operational and scientific leader of the Berry Lab (Trauma & Prehospital Equity Research Lab) under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator, Dr. Cherisse Berry, MD, FACS. This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of a 23-member research laboratory organized across four working groups, overseeing trainee development, research operations, and scientific productivity in support of the lab's NIH-funded research program. The Lab Director serves as the primary point of contact for all lab members and is accountable for the integrity, progress, and coordination of the lab's research portfolio.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Berry Lab, including scheduling, communications, and meeting coordination.
• Serve as the principal liaison between the PI and all lab members, including working group leads, cross-cutting leads, medical students, and faculty collaborators.
• Maintain the lab governance structure, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities across all working groups (WG1-WG4) and cross-cutting functional tracks.
• Facilitate weekly or biweekly lab meetings, working group check-ins, and mentorship sessions as directed by the PI.
• Maintain lab onboarding materials, standard operating procedures, and governance documentation.

FLSA
Exempt

Grade

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
20,000

Mid Range Salary
90,000

Maximum Salary
200,000

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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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 (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift
Day

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description
Post Docs - Regular Salaried

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Candidate must hold a M.D. or D.O. and have completed a minimum of two years in post graduate training in surgery residency and have an interest in surgical research.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• No significant physical demands.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• No significant exposures or noise levels.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST1231

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)

City
Newark

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.