Postdoctoral Fellow - Department of Psychology, Interdisciplinary Research Team

Position Responsibilities:

We are searching for a Postdoctoral Fellow to collaborate with an interdisciplinary (Clinical Psychology; Special Education; Developmental Psychology) research team that is conducting implementation research. Primary responsibilities for this position will be associated with projects funded by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) and National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The first study is focused on the development of a pragmatic treatment fidelity measure, and the second study is a multisite study of the predictors of sustainment of evidence-based programs in elementary school settings in Virginia and Florida. The postdoctoral fellow will collaborate with a group of experienced researchers within the Clinical Psychology program and School of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), and the Clark-Hill Institute for Positive Youth Development at VCU (https://clarkhill.vcu.edu/).

Primary responsibilities for the position include collaborating (with opportunities to lead) on research papers as well as grant applications to support their own program of research. This position is well suited for an individual who is interested in implementation science and practice, prevention and intervention research, social-emotional learning, and research in community-based settings.

This full-time, 12-month, Postdoctoral Fellow position will begin July 1, 2022. The opening is for a one-year fellowship with the possibility of renewal. The individual hired will work directly with a team of principal investigators at VCU to manage data, train and supervise staff, and support school-based research partners. This individual will also have dedicated time to support collaborations with project investigators, members of the Clark-Hill Institute, and graduate students on research papers, conference presentations, and grant applications.

Candidates should submit their CV, a cover letter, and the names/contact information for at least three references.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications:

•PhD in psychology, special education, or other related discipline
•Strong quantitative research skills
•A demonstrated ability to disseminate research findings
•A demonstrated commitment to equity and service to underserved populations

Preferred Qualifications:

•Experience with measure development
•Experience collaborating with and conducting research in schools
•Experience working on federally funded projects
•Experience in supervising and managing staff
•Experience managing research data sets, knowledge of a range of research methodologies (group experimental, correlational, single-subject experimental, qualitative), advanced data analysis skills, and competencies with advanced statistical software
•Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others

Job Specific Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

Physical Demands & Activities
Light Lifting ( Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs): Marginal
Heavy Lifting (>50 lbs): N/A
Pushing/Pulling: N/A
Standing: Essential
Sitting: Essential
Repetitive Motion: Essential
Walking: Essential
Climbing: N/A
Reaching: Essential
Bending: Essential

Emotional Demands
Fast pace: Essential
Average Pace: Essential
Multiple Stimuli: Essential
Intense Customer Interaction: N/A
Frequent Change: Essential

Mental/Sensory Demands
Memory: Essential
Reasoning: Essential
Hearing: Essential
Reading: Essential
Analyzing: Essential
Logic: Essential
Verbal Communication: Essential
Written Communication: Essential