Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Education Credit

Wellness Programs

Job summary

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) invites applications for a postdoctoral Research Associate position in trauma psychology, working with Dr. Charles Benight on an NSF-funded project.

The role involves day-to-day research operations, data management and analysis, supervising graduate and undergraduate researchers, and manuscript and grant preparation. This two-year fellowship offers opportunities to publish, collaborate across CU campuses, and build postdoctoral clinical hours

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Social/Health/Developmental/Clinical/Counseling Psychology or related field is required.
• Experience designing and conducting research and writing reports/articles.
• Grant writing experience is preferred.
• Social cognitive and trauma psychology focus is preferred.
• Experience in a medical environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research design, data analyses, data management, and dissemination of results.
• Provide research supervision and mentorship for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Assist manuscript and grant writing.
• Recruitment of research participants from hospital settings.

Skills

Research design

Data analysis

Grant writing

Mentorship

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Social/Health/Developmental/Clinical/Counseling Psychology or related field

Job description

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsorwork visas or permanent resident applications for thisposition

Research Associate (Postdoctoral)

Lyda Hill Institute forHuman Resilience

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact inthe Rockies!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution th at prides itself onacademic excellence, research, and community engagement and isactively seeking a Research Associate (postdoctoral) to joi n ourteam! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professionaldevelopment, and fostering an environment that supports innovationand student success. At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by itsstunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. Thiscity is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and avibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community thatcherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, anexceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary/Pay Range

$57,000 - $ 63,000 annually .Compensation will be commensurate upon experience andqualifications. This position is Non-Exempt/Exempt from the FairLabor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location

On-Site

Benefits at a Glance

• Generous Time Off : Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paidparental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions forbereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage : Our comprehensive medical planscover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mentalhealth visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans,and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits : Take advantage ofour health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life anddisability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirementoptions.
• Further Your Education : Avail twelve (12) waived creditsper academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in youreducational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More : From wellness programs aimed atachieving your best self to various additional benefits through CUAdvantage, we prioritize well-being and holisticdevelopment.
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Summary

The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience at the University ofColorado Colorado Springs is seeking qualified applicants for apost-doctoral position in trauma psychology research. The fellowwill work Dr. Charles Benight on an NSF-funded project conductingresearch-related activities, which include day-to-day researchoperations, data management and analysis, supervision of graduateand undergraduate research assistants as appropriate, and thepreparation of manuscripts and grants. The project centers around using multi-source data collection tounderstand and predict recovery and coping dynamics following acutetraumatic injury. This is a two-year fellowship opportunity withthe potential to extend depending on available funding. The fellowmay submit their own grants during their appointment and has theopportunity to accumulate post-doctoral clinical and research hoursthat count toward Colorado licensur e.

Essential Functions

• Research design, coordination of data analyses, datamanagement, and writing up study results and disseminating researchin appropriate venues.
• Provide research supervision, mentorship, and direction forundergraduate and graduate students involved in theInstitute.
• Assisting Institute researchers with manuscript and grantwriting.
• Recruitment of research participants from a hospitalsetting.

This position is dependent on the availability of external grantfunding. Funding is currently expected to last one year.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: May4, 2026
• Potential interview dates: May 11, 2026 - May 22, 2026 .
• Potential start date: September 1, 2026.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities. In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does notdiscriminate based on sex in our employment or compensationpractices.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Social/Health/Developmental/Clinical/CounselingPsychology or related field is required.
• Must have experience designing and conducting research andwriting reports/articles (as described in your applicationmaterials).
• Grant writing experience is preferred.
• Social cognitive research focus is preferred.
• Trauma psychology focus is preferred.
• Experience with advanced statistical modeling (linear and/ornon-linear) is preferred.
• Experience working in a medical environment ispreferred.

Note: This job description is intended to outline the generalresponsibilities, qualifications, and physical requirements of thisrole at UCCS. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties,responsibilities, and qualifications required. The universityreserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties andresponsibilities as needed to meet the university's needs. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able toperform each of the established essential functions and meet thephysical and environment demands described satisfactorily. Therequirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill,ability, physical and environmental conditions required of theemployee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions, physical and environmental demands. Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physicalimpairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) andrequire special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it isyour responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interviewor test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date.If you need special accommodations at the work site, you mustnotify the appointing authority or Human Resources. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented amisconduct history check program with respect to final candidatesfor specific appointments. The misconduct history check program isintended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about acandidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specificallyconduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/ordiscrimination – before making hiring decisions. All finalcandidates to these appointments are required to complete anAuthorization to Release Information and provide contactinformation for their previous institutions.