ADVANCED REHABILITATION RESEARCH TRAINING (ARRT) POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP-1905

Langston University; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 51,500 - 53,045; Full time

Job summary

Langston University, located in Oklahoma, invites applications for a post-doctoral research fellow position in its Rehabilitation Research and Training Center. This full-time role emphasizes advanced rehabilitation research and collaboration with various institutions, aiming at improving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D./Ed.D. and exhibit a strong commitment to research in rehabilitation and disability studies. The position offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, and includes benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of all academic requirements for a doctoral degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, or related areas.
• Demonstrated interest in rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities.
• Commitment to employment in academia or research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced rehabilitation research training.
• Engage in collaborative projects with experienced faculty.
• Support research to eradicate rehabilitation disparities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Education

Ph.D./Ed.D. in Rehabilitation or related fields

Job description

Campus

LANGSTON

Contact Name & Email

nika wilson, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$51,500 - $53,045

Commensurate with education and experience

About this Position

The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (LU-RRTC) on Research and Capacity Building for Minority Entities at Langston University invites applications for the Advanced Rehabilitation Research and Training (ARRT) program post-doctoral research fellow position. We strongly encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D./Ed.D.

  We are seeking self-motivated and talented applicants with the ability to think critically and excellent interpersonal communication skills. In addition, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Satisfactory completion of all academic requirements for a doctoral degree from an accredited university in one of the following branches of rehabilitation: rehabilitation counseling, psychology, special education, social work, rehabilitation teaching, counseling, orientation and mobility, physical therapy, occupational therapy, communication [speech] therapy, and nursing; or economics and health statistics/mathematics; or other related areas.
  • A demonstrated interest in the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities as evidenced by prior relevant professional and/or research experiences.
  • A strong commitment to obtaining employment as a faculty member or researcher at an institution of higher learning or research center.
  • Long‑term academic goals related to the pursuit of research in a related area of disability and employment research.
• A willingness to commit two years to advanced rehabilitation research training.

Program Description

The ARRT program is housed within the Langston University Department of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies (DRDS), which is situated within the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences. The DRDS is comprised of eight (8) faculty members, all with the certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC) credential, whose expertise and research interests span the field of rehabilitation, counseling, and disability. The department houses four (4) different NIDILRR funded national centers and post‑doctoral training initiatives that conduct a programmatic line of research and research capacity building aimed at eradicating rehabilitation disparities: (1) RRTC on Research and Capacity Building for Minority Entities (five‑year $4.375 million); (2) RRTC on Advancing Employment Equity for Multiply Marginalized Persons with Disabilities (five‑year $4.666 million); (3) ARRT Solutions‑Focused Translational Research to Enhance Equity in Employment Outcomes and Experiences among Multiply Marginalized Persons of Color with Disabilities (five‑year $2 million); and (4) ARRT Solutions‑Focused Translational Research to Improve Employment Outcomes and Experiences among Individuals with Disabilities from Traditionally Underserved Racial and Ethnic Populations (five‑year $750,000). These NIDILRR grants also provide funding support for tuition and stipends to select students/fellows, up‑and‑coming early‑career researchers, in an effort to develop their research skills.

The ARRT postdoctoral program represents a collaborative effort between the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts Boston, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, South Carolina State University, and Jackson State University. The program implements a Peer‑to‑Peer Multiple Mentor Model to help post‑doctoral fellows navigate the institutional context and cross‑fertilize their independent research project and research grant proposal through exchanges with a primary mentor and a scientific panel of mentors comprised of content experts, multicultural specialists, methodologists, and statisticians.

Appointment

The initial appointment is for 24 months based upon campus policy, with renewal based on performance and funding. This is a full‑time appointment. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and based on Langston University's Postdoc salary scale, including benefits. (Degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date.)