Addictions Clinical Research Postdoc & Neuroimaging

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University seeks driven doctoral researchers for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Addictions Clinical Research in Richmond, VA. You will lead human clinical trials, behavioral pharmacology studies, and neuroimaging projects, with structured mentorship in grant writing, publications, and trial design.

Ideal candidates have a strong addiction science background, publish regularly, and collaborate with NIH/NIDA-funded faculty in a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., Pharm.D., Psy.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated commitment to addiction science and clinical research.
• Proven productivity with peer‑reviewed publications or conference presentations.
• Strong written and oral communication, with basic statistical computing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations for human clinical trials and related protocols.
• Support data collection, lab testing, and statistical modeling of trial data.
• Draft and submit high-impact manuscripts and present findings at conferences.
• Develop grant applications (e.g., NIH F32, K-series) with mentor guidance.
• Maintain IRB, FDA submissions, and GCP compliance documentation.

Skills

Clinical research methodology

Peer-reviewed publications

Grant writing

Statistical computing

Behavioral pharmacology

Education

Ph.D.

M.D.

Pharm.D.

Psy.D.

Tools

REDCap

R

SAS

SPSS

Python

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University seeks driven doctoral researchers for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Addictions Clinical Research in Richmond, VA. You will lead human clinical trials, behavioral pharmacology studies, and neuroimaging projects, with structured mentorship in grant writing, publications, and trial design.

Ideal candidates have a strong addiction science background, publish regularly, and collaborate with NIH/NIDA-funded faculty in a multidisciplinary setting.