"Psychology Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Surgery"

Job Details

Description of the Project Dr. Thomson, Director of Research at the Injury and Violence Prevention Program (IVPP) at VCU, is accepting applications for one research-focused post-doctoral fellowship. The candidate will be involved in ongoing research activities on the topics of violence prevention and developmental psychopathology (a focus on personality and externalizing disorders). The candidate should have a strong interest in pursuing independent research within these areas or closely related. For more information about IVPP and our research, visit https://www.vcuhealth.org/services/injury-and-violence-prevention

Typical Duties The candidate will be responsible for conducting day-to-day research and scholarly activities. This will include manuscript and grant preparation, as well as participant recruitment, conducting baseline and follow-up assessments, data entry, database development, analyzing data, literature reviews, IRB protocol compliance and maintenance, and disseminating research at local and national conferences.

Required Education & Experience

• Requires a Ph.D. in psychology or a closely related field
• Proficient quantitative data analysis skills including the ability to use statistical packages (SPSS)
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills
• Evidence of excellent organizational skills
• Experience in publishing research
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Education & Experience

• Publication history in the field of violence/aggression
• Demonstrated success of independent research
• Experience conducting clinical interviews and neurocognitive assessments
• Experience conducting or sound knowledge of trauma-informed interventions
• Those with experience/interest in forensic/clinical psychology and intervention research are strongly encouraged to apply

Additional Information

ORP Eligibility: Yes

Vaccination Requirements: Please note that if you are employed as a university employee working in any of the health system's facilities, you will need to follow VCU Health System policies, which will include but will not be limited to, vaccination requirements.

Restricted Position: This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.

Salary Range: Commensurate with NIH Salary Scale

Position Details:

Department: Surgery Employment Type: PD - Post Doc Restricted Status: Yes FTE: 100% Exemption Status: Exempt