Postdoctoral Associate

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Relationships and Stress Laboratory at Virginia Tech is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to advance research on stress and trauma's impact on family dynamics. Key responsibilities include publishing research findings, grant writing, and supervising trainees while contributing to a collaborative and innovative environment focused on significant scientific questions.

Benefits

Opportunities for career and scientific development

Qualifications

• PhD awarded no more than four years before appointment.
• Experience with multilevel and/or longitudinal data.
• Strong conceptual and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Publish data from NIH-funded study on family aggression.
• Assist with grant writing and supervise junior trainees.
• Initiate new data collection and oversee ongoing data.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Statistical analysis

Communication

Education

PhD in psychology or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Relationships and Stress Laboratory at Virginia Tech, directed by Dr. Amy Marshall, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position. The key aim of our research is to understand how stress, trauma exposure, and PTSD symptoms influence context-dependent aggressive behavior within families. We focus on engagement in intimate partner violence, child maltreatment, and sibling aggression, with consideration of intervening social-cognitive interpersonal mechanisms. We have additional lines of research considering sex and gender differences in how stress and trauma impact broader family and interpersonal processes, the impact of family violence on children, and developmental processes that change if and how trauma exposure impacts social behavior.

The focus of the Postdoctoral Associate's activities will include publishing data from a recently completed NIH-funded study of the context and behaviors within incidents of family aggression and violence. The Postdoctoral Associate will also assist with grant writing, supervise junior trainees, and initiate new data collection, including activities surrounding study design, IRB submissions, community and participant engagement, and oversight of ongoing data collection.

Occasional travel to data collection sites may be required. Substantial opportunities exist for career and scientific development. Start date is negotiable through August 2025, with preference for an earlier start. The position is planned for a minimum of one year, with high likelihood of, and preference for, extension.

Required Qualifications

- PhD in psychology or a related field

PhD awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.

- Excellent interpersonal skills in diverse settings
- Significant statistical analysis experience with multilevel and/or longitudinal data
- Strong conceptual and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

- Staff and graduate student supervision experience
- Grant writing experience
- Interest in understanding how stress and trauma exposure influence family processes

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience

Review Date

02/10/2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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