Job Description

Position Details

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Post-Doctoral Associate

Department

Physics

Salary Details

A minimum of 63,968.

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

Posting Summary

The group of Neepa Maitra at Rutgers University-Newark seeks applicants for an open Post-Doctoral Associate position to start in January 2026 or later. The appointment is initially for one year with the possibility of renewal upon mutual agreement.

The successful candidate would work on projects in methods development for coupled electron-nuclear dynamics based on the exact factorization approach and time-dependent density functional theory. Projects involve theory developments, algorithmic implementation, and analysis. Experience with electronic structure and dynamics, non-adiabatic molecular dynamics, and coding is strongly selected for. Please see

https://sites.rutgers.edu/maitra-group/recent-publications/

for recent publications upon which the projects will build.

Position Status

Full Time

Posting Number

25FA1162

Posting Open Date

11/17/2025

Posting Close Date

01/31/2026


Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D. in Physics or Chemistry

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Overview

Statement

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, short (3 pages or so) research statement and the names and contact information of two references, preferably from previous advisors.

Quick Link to Posting

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/263541

Campus

Rutgers University-Newark

Home Location Campus

Rutgers University-Newark

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.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

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Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae

List of Professional References (contact Info)

Research Statement

Optional Documents