Post-Doctoral Fellow Injury and Violence Prevention Program (IVPP), Dept of Surgery, SOM
Listed on 2026-08-13
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Research/Development
Clinical Research, Research Scientist
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Summary:
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located inthe heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’ssponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
School Of Medicine MBU
Department:Surgery
Unit:School Of Medicine MBU
Department:Surgery
Duties & Responsibilities: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 havea strong interest in pursuing independent research within these areas or closely related. For more information about IVPP and our research, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-prevention
DutiesThe 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, dataentry, database development, analyzing data, literature reviews,IRB protocol compliance and maintenance, and disseminating research at local and national conferences.
Requirements- 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 ofrespect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or acommitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
- Publication history in the field of violence/aggression
- Demonstrated success of independent research
- Experience conducting clinical interviews and neurocognitiveassessments
- 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
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BenefitsAll VCU employee types are eligible for a widearray of benefits to support you during your employment sult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.
FLSA Exemption Status:Exempt
Hours per Week:40
ORP Eligible: Yes
Flexible Work Arrangement:Fully Onsite
UniversityJob Title:
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Rank:Non Faculty
Contact InformationContact Name:
Janelle Fortes
Contact Email:
Janelle.fortes1
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