Post-Doctoral Associate (Computer Science)

Position Information

Department BSPPP-Heldrch Ctr Workfrce Dev Salary Commensurate With Experience Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the John J. Heldrich Center. The Heldrich Center seeks a postdoctoral associate specializing in computer science to work with our state longitudinal data system. Our data system includes data linked across multiple state agency partners and allows researchers to evaluate state programs and policies for those from secondary and postsecondary education to the workforce. The duration of the postdoc is for one year. Successful candidates will be highly motivated and interested in forging collaborative relationships with staff, faculty, and doctoral students. Successful candidates must have excellent and advanced computer science skills to be used in the enhancement of our relational database. A key focus for this role is to develop tool(s) to improve and expedite data extraction from the statewide database for research purposes. Through this development, data security and proper care for sensitive data is paramount.

Position Status Full Time COVID-19 Immunization Requirement

Under Policy 60.1.35, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility. Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University's web site located at https: // coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine. Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employee's offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Posting Number 23FA0159 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

This position requires a Ph.D. (or other doctoral degrees) in computer science or a related field.

In addition, it requires:

· Experience working with relational databases and large data stores.

· Ability to work independently;

· Experience working on projects with a research team, including students and paid staff; and

· Excellent verbal, writing and analytical, organizational and attention to detail.

This position requires an advanced degree in a computer science field because the primary job duties related to implementing sophisticated technical skills not taught at the undergraduate level. Doing the position well, moreover, requires that the individual have sufficient experience implementing the different methods of data management to be able to make difficult judgments about which model is the most appropriate given the data.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement

Posting Details

Quick Link to Posting https: // jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/193451 Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Downtown New Brunswick City State Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. 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.

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