Office of Postdoctoral Advancement

One Central Place—Empowering Rutgers Postdocs to Grow, Connect, and Belong Across All Campuses and Disciplines.

500+ Postdocs Universitywide

Additionally, 300+ PharmD researchers from Ernest Mario School work on-site in pharmaceuticals.

90%

STEM & Biomed Postdocs

10%

Humanities & Social Sciences Postdocs

65%

International Postdocs

Cohort Programs

NIH Postdoctoral Training Grants

At Rutgers

A postdoctoral appointment at Rutgers University is a full‑time, temporary training position for individuals who have recently earned a doctoral degree and are engaged in mentored advanced scholarly or scientific training to develop the professional skills and research independence required for their future career path. The total duration of a Rutgers postdoctoral appointment may not exceed five years.

About the OPA

Established in 2017, the Office of Postdoctoral Advancement supports postdocs across all disciplines and four main campuses in their professional growth and career success.

The OPA team is here for you.

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Biomedical Postdocs: Explore Rutgers Health Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

The Rutgers Health Office of Postdoctoral Affairs' mission is to support, enhance, and promote postdoctoral training for biomedical postdocs within Rutgers Health and help prepare them for successful careers. For more information, contact Dr. Janet Alder, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Postdoctoral Affairs, Rutgers Health.