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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Postdoctoral Associate in African American and African Diaspora Literary Studies
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A Biochemist studies the chemical composition of cells and organisms and conducts research using advanced technologies. Studies the chemical interactions involved in biologic processes such as metabolism, reproduction, and growth, or the effect of drugs or hormones on cells, or conducts research to isolate, analyze or synthesize proteins, enzymes and other molecules.
$83,844 / year median in New Jersey
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Salary Details $60,000 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 Department of English at Rutgers University, which has a long history of scholarship and teaching in African American Literature and Literature of the African Diaspora, invites applications for the Cheryl A. Wall Postdoctoral Associate in African American and African Diaspora Literary Studies. We welcome applications from scholars pursuing research in these fields, broadly, and are especially interested in scholars engaged in black feminist critical approaches to literary and cultural study. Scholarship and teaching intersecting with African American poetics, black ecologies, performance studies, sound studies, black queer studies, or the black radical tradition are also especially welcome. The Postdoctoral Associate fellowship position has the possibility of renewal for a second year and includes an annual salary of $60,000 and health benefits. The recipients will each teach one course per academic year, serve as informal mentors to graduate students in the field, and participate in the intellectual life of the department. Applications must be submitted by April 17, 2026. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Professor Carter Mathes at: cmathes@english.rutgers.edu .