Postdoc: Addiction Clinical Research & Neuroimaging

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

Benefits offered by this job

Debt relief via NIH LRRP

Onsite work in Richmond

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies (IDAS) invites applicants for a Post‑Doctoral Fellowship in Addictions Clinical Research. The role involves leading human clinical trials, behavioral pharmacology studies, and advanced neuroimaging (fMRI/PET) with NIH/NIDA‑funded faculty, plus mentorship in grant writing and manuscript development.

Ideal candidates have a PhD/MD/DO and a strong track record in addiction science, publication, and clinical research methods.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., Pharm.D., Psy.D., or equivalent doctoral/first professional degree in clinical psychology, pharmacy, medicine, public health, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated research commitment to addiction science, substance use disorders, or behavioral pharmacology.
• Proven track record of scientific productivity as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications or national conference presentations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with a foundational understanding of clinical research methodology, ethics, and basic statistical computing.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a distinct population of faculty, staff, and students, or a commitment to do so as a postdoctoral scholar at VCU.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Trial Execution & Management (40%): Coordinate day-to-day operations for human clinical trials and experimental protocols.
• Data Collection, Laboratory Testing & Analysis (25%): Recruit participants, conduct assessments, manage biological samples, and perform data analysis.
• Scientific Dissemination & Publications (15%): Draft and submit peer‑reviewed manuscripts and present findings at conferences.
• Grant Writing & Professional Development (10%): Develop applications for NIH/ foundation career development awards and NIH LRP submissions.
• Regulatory Oversight & Protocol Maintenance (10%): Prepare IRB submissions, regulatory documents, and GCP compliance.

Skills

Addiction science

Clinical research methodology

Peer‑reviewed publishing

Grant writing

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D., M.D., Pharm.D., Psy.D., or equivalent

Tools

REDCap

R

SAS

SPSS

Python

fMRI

PET

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies (IDAS) invites applicants for a Post‑Doctoral Fellowship in Addictions Clinical Research. The role involves leading human clinical trials, behavioral pharmacology studies, and advanced neuroimaging (fMRI/PET) with NIH/NIDA‑funded faculty, plus mentorship in grant writing and manuscript development.

Ideal candidates have a PhD/MD/DO and a strong track record in addiction science, publication, and clinical research methods.