Postdoctoral Fellow: Translational SUD Science (Hybrid)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The VCU Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies (IDAS) is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow to join a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Caitlin E. Martin.

The role emphasizes translational research on opioid use disorders, sleep comorbidities, and perinatal health, with responsibilities in data management, analysis, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will publish findings, mentor trainees, and contribute to study design across NIH-funded projects, leveraging STATA, SPSS, and REDCap;

Qualifications

• PhD in a related scientific discipline with interest in translational science.
• Strong data management skills and proficiency in STATA or SPSS.
• Experience with REDCap and NIH-funded clinical research preferred.
• At least one first-author publication.
• Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead data management and quantitative/qualitative analyses.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for human subjects research.
• Publish research findings and mentor student trainees.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on translational science projects.
• Assist with study design and dissemination activities.

Skills

Data management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Statistical software

Education

PhD in a related scientific discipline

Tools

STATA

SPSS

REDCap

Job description

The VCU Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies (IDAS) is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow to join a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Caitlin E. Martin.

The role emphasizes translational research on opioid use disorders, sleep comorbidities, and perinatal health, with responsibilities in data management, analysis, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will publish findings, mentor trainees, and contribute to study design across NIH-funded projects, leveraging STATA, SPSS, and REDCap;