Postdoctoral Research Associate

Company: Rutgers University
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Posting Summary The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology ( GSAPP ) at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, seeks to hire a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Psychopathology and Interpersonal Functioning Lab, led by Dr. Nicole Cain. The Psychopathology and Interpersonal Functioning Lab focuses on advancing our understanding of how interpersonal experiences influence maladaptive behaviors and outcomes. We leverage smartphone-based real-time monitoring of thoughts and behaviors to better understand the proximal risk associated with interpersonal dysfunction, such as how momentary social disconnection relates to increases in suicidal ideation in daily life. The postdoc will gain experience in clinical research methods, with specific involvement in projects focused on interpersonal functioning, personality pathology, and suicide risk. The postdoc is expected to be actively engaged in writing manuscripts and grants to further the aims of the lab and their independent line of research. At Rutgers, postdocs have access to a variety of training and scholarly activities in psychology and related fields (e.g., clinical and research seminars, lab meetings, case conferences, advanced training for diagnostic assessments). Clinical supervision can be provided for individuals seeking to complete psychology licensure requirements.

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