Postdoctoral Associate

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Postdoctoral Associate -Clinical Research Fellowship in Sports Psychology

Department

GSAPP-Applied Psychology

Salary Details

63968

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 Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, seeks to hire a Post-Doctoral Research Associate This is a one-year post-doctoral clinical research fellowship, available to psychologists and other social scientists within the behavioral health fields, interested in developing their professional trajectory within the research and clinical areas of sports, exercise, and performance psychology. The position will highlight the intersection between conducting research and application of interventions within sports psychology, performance enhancement, and mental health concerns. This position is designed for an individual who is pursuing licensure as a psychologist and is seeking specialized training and experience in the delivery of clinical and sport psychology services for high performers, who may also be considering an academic faculty position. Hours accrued during this fellowship can be considered supervised experience under the direction of a licensed psychologist supervisor and for AASP certification as a CMPC. The primary roles of this position include clinical, training and research. Clinical focuses on issues most salient to student-athletes (e.g. transition to the university, injury, disordered eating, athletic identity, career transition, and substance abuse issues); performance enhancement with individuals and teams, research responsibilities, community outreach, and LD/ADHD testing. The onsite supervisor will be Peter J. Economou, Ph.D., ABPP who is a licensed psychologist within the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology and the Director of the Sport Psychology program within Rutgers University athletics. Additional training on neuropsychological assessment, sport concussion, and other areas of sports medicine may be available through campus partners. This training is completed with Big Ten athletes, highest level of competition within intercollegiate athletics, and research at an R1 institute.

Trainees are expected to also conduct research in areas that could range from:
• Evidence-based practices with high performers
• Injury prevention and recovery
• Biofeedback, or other biological markers, and performance or mental health
• Diversity and multicultural issues in sports
• Organizational and systemic evaluations related to the optimal delivery of sports interventions through an interdisciplinary lens
• Interdisciplinary interventions with sports medicine, athletics, kinesiology, and other departments GSAPP's commitment to diversity, social justice and helping the underserved contributes to a supportive and mission-focused training. We place a high degree of emphasis on fostering and encouraging a diverse community of faculty and students and on supporting research/practice that benefits diverse and under-served communities; applicants who can contribute in this valued direction are particularly encouraged to apply. More information on our school and centers can be found at:

Position Status

Full Time

Posting Number

25FA1174

Posting Open Date

Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Doctorate in clinical psychology or related field preferably from an APA accredited program. Licensed or licensed-eligible (Master or doctoral level).

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Overview

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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should email a cover letter describing how their knowledge and experience are matched to this position, a CV, and three references to Rachel Diaz, Program Coordinator, Please compile the application materials into a single PDF document labeled with your last name, first initial. Please note: If your mentors prefer to submit their | Applicants should email a cover letter describing how their knowledge and experience are matched to this position, a CV, and three references to Rachel Diaz, Program Coordinator, Please compile the application materials into a single PDF document labeled with your last name, first initial. Please note: If your mentors prefer to submit their letters separately, please request that they indicate your name in their email. For additional information contact Peter J. Economou, Ph.D., ABPP Application deadline: Start Date: July 1, 2026; End Date: June 30, 2027. Salary with benefits.

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Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus

Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City

Piscataway

State

NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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

Immunization Requirements

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