Postdoctoral Associate in Psychology (Rutgers The State University)

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: http://gsappweb.rutgers.edu. Position Status 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 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, rachel.diaz@rutgers.edu. 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 at peter.economou@rutgers.edu. Application deadline: Start Date: July 1, 2026 End Date: June 30, 2027 Salary with benefits. Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/263695 Campus Information Campus: Rutgers University – New Brunswick Home Location Campus: Busch (RU–New Brunswick) City: Piscataway State: NJ 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. Affirmative Action/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 Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter/Letter of Application List of Professional References (contact Info) Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

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: http://gsappweb.rutgers.edu.

Position Status

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

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, rachel.diaz@rutgers.edu. 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 at peter.economou@rutgers.edu.

Application deadline:
Start Date: July 1, 2026
End Date: June 30, 2027
Salary with benefits.

Quick Link to Posting

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/263695

Campus Information

Campus: Rutgers University – New Brunswick
Home Location Campus: Busch (RU–New Brunswick)
City: Piscataway
State: NJ

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.

Affirmative Action/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