Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow

Lehigh University; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join an interdisciplinary research team focused on implementation science in education. This full-time position involves collaborating on research projects and managing community-based studies, providing opportunities for professional growth in social-emotional learning and prevention research.

Qualifications

• Recent PhD in relevant field required.
• Interest in community-based research and prevention/intervention.
• Experience with grant writing and research papers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and potentially lead research projects and publications.
• Manage data and supervise research staff.
• Support school-based research partners and grant applications.

Skills

Implementation science

Research collaboration

Data management

Social-emotional learning

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology or related field

Job description

Summary:

We are searching for a Postdoctoral Fellow to collaborate with an interdisciplinary (Clinical Psychology; Special Education; Developmental Psychology) research team conducting implementation research. Primary responsibilities for this position will be associated with a project funded by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). The study is focused on developing a pragmatic treatment fidelity measure for use in elementary schools. The postdoctoral fellow will collaborate with experienced researchers within the Clinical Psychology program and School of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and the Clark-Hill Institute for Positive Youth Development at VCU (https://clarkhill.vcu.edu/).

Typical Duties

Primary responsibilities for the position include collaborating (with opportunities to lead) on research papers and grant applications to support their research program. This position suits an individual interested in implementation science and practice, prevention and intervention research, social-emotional learning, and research in community-based settings. About the Position This full-time, 12-month Postdoctoral Fellow position will begin in Summer 2025. The opening is for a one-year fellowship with the possibility of renewal. The individual hired will work directly with a team of principal investigators at VCU to manage data, train and supervise staff, and support school-based research partners. This individual will also have dedicated time to support collaborations with project investigators, members of the Clark-Hill Institute, and graduate students on research papers, conference presentations, and grant applications.