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Postdoctoral Fellow - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Job in
Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia, 24019, USA
Listed on 2026-11-01
Listing for:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-01
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Public Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Public Health seeks a postdoctoral fellow to work under Dr. Jessica LaRose on NIH-funded community-engaged research trials focused on cancer and chronic disease prevention. The fellow will contribute to data dissemination, manage field-based intervention implementation, mentor junior staff, and receive training in grant writing and publication. The position offers flexible start dates with a preferred start of July 1, 2027, and VCU postdocs are Virginia state employees with benefits mirroring 12-month faculty.
Keyqualifications:
- Doctoral degree in social and behavioral sciences, psychology, public health, or related field
- Formal and/or experiential training in community-engaged research
- Formal and/or experiential training in intervention development and implementation
- Evidence of appreciation for social and structural factors driving disease risk
- Exceptional scientific writing skills with track record of publications and presentations
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work across diverse socioeconomic backgrounds
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