Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Disability Employment

VCU School of Education; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU School of Education invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to advance disability employment research through studies, recruitment, data collection, and dissemination. The role emphasizes collaboration within the RRTC and adherence to IRB protocols, with a focus on teamwork and effective communication.

The position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field, up to 2 years of research experience, and familiarity with REDCap/SPSS, with duties including data handling and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and implementation of disability employment research studies.
• Support participant recruitment and outreach efforts.
• Collect research data using a variety of methods, including focus groups, surveys, interviews, and assessments.
• Organize, maintain, and manage research data and project records.
• Utilize research and data management platforms such as REDCap, SPSS, and related software.
• Complete and maintain required Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification.
• Assist in preparing materials for submission to the VCU Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Adhere to approved research protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Support dissemination of research findings through presentations, publications, trainings, and other scholarly products.

Skills

Research design

Data collection

Evidence-based practices

Education

Ph.D. in relevant discipline

Tools

REDCap

SPSS

Job description

VCU School of Education invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to advance disability employment research through studies, recruitment, data collection, and dissemination. The role emphasizes collaboration within the RRTC and adherence to IRB protocols, with a focus on teamwork and effective communication.

The position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field, up to 2 years of research experience, and familiarity with REDCap/SPSS, with duties including data handling and