Postdoctoral Fellow-Psychiatry
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 6, 2024
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Position Summary:
The Department of Psychiatry, within the School of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia, invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral researcher position, available immediately. This is a one-year position, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. The successful applicant will contribute to a research program on suicidal thoughts and behaviors, with an emphasis on genetically informative approaches. This program is funded through NIMH and utilizes multiple datasets to address questions related to the general and genetic epidemiology of suicidality, specifically within the context of substance use disorders. Opportunities are available for travel to conferences, and to workshops to further develop analytic skills.
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.
Position will remain open until filled.
Primary Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Development of research questions consistent with specific aims of funded R01.
- Execution of analyses independently and in collaboration with other members of the research
team.
- Documentation of all analytic procedures through open science applications.
- Manuscript preparation and submission to peer reviewed academic journals.
- Contribution as a co-author to manuscripts led by other members of the research team.
- Presentation of findings at professional conferences.
Minimum Hiring Standards:
Applicants must have a PhD and proven skills and experience in psychiatric epidemiology, behavioral genetics, psychology, or a related field. Demonstration of excellent written and oral communication skills is required. Quantitative analytic skills are required, preferably within the context of R. Applicant must have demonstrated skills in the design and execution of research aims related to psychiatric, substance use, or behavioral outcomes. Applicants must work well both independently and in collaborative environments; strong interpersonal skills are essential.
Preferred Hiring Standards:
Experience with large-scale databases is preferred, particularly in the context of population-based studies on behavior, such as Add Health and ABCD, or registry data. Experience with survival models, structural equation models, and genetic analytic methods (genomewide association studies, polygenic scores) is preferred. History of peer reviewed publications is preferred. Experience interpreting findings in a developmental context is preferred.
The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual!
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: $56,484-$68,604
Position Details:
Department: 1596
Employment Type: PD - Post Doc
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: 1.0
Exemption Status: Exempt
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Tina Rust
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