Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Education seeks a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to advance disability employment research. The role involves assisting with research design, collecting data through various methods, and managing data in REDCap and SPSS.

The position emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and an outcomes-focused approach to improving employment for people with disabilities. Qualified candidates hold a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in education, rehabilitation counseling, social work, sociology, psychology, biostatistics, or related field.
• Up to 2 years of experience in research design, methodology, and data collection.
• Up to 2 years of experience implementing research activities.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices that facilitate inclusive outcomes for people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research design and study planning.
• Support data collection using multiple methods.
• Manage and organize research data using REDCap and SPSS.
• Disseminate findings through presentations and publications.

Skills

Research design

Data collection

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in relevant discipline

Tools

REDCap

SPSS

Job description

The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Education seeks a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to support disability employment research studies. The role involves assisting with research design, data collection through various methods, managing research data using platforms like REDCap and SPSS, and helping disseminate findings through presentations and publications. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills and commitment to teamwork, with a focus on improving employment outcomes for people with disabilities.

Key qualifications:

• Ph.D. in relevant discipline (education, rehabilitation counseling, social work, sociology, psychology, biostatistics, or related field)
• Up to 2 years of experience in research design, methodology, and data collection
• Up to 2 years of experience implementing research activities
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices that facilitate inclusive outcomes for people with disabilities
• Experience presenting or disseminating research via conferences and peer-reviewed publications (preferred)
• Direct experience supporting people with disabilities in employment or education (preferred)