About the position
Advertising Summary: The Rehabilitation Research and
Training Center (RRTC), School of Education, invites interested candidates to apply for the position of Post-Doctoral Research
Associate. The RRTC focuses on improving competitive integrated employment outcomes for people with disabilities through research and training activities. Applicants should have research interests that promote successful outcomes for people with disabilities in education, employment, and other major life domains. The position will require strong communication and organizational skills, and a commitment to teamwork.
At VCU, we take pride in our deep commitment to our postdoctoral community. In 2026, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) named VCU as one of only 12 recipients of its inaugural
Institutional Policy Awards, in recognition of our transformative efforts to elevate quality of life and workplace equity for postdocs.
Unit: School Of Education MBU
Department: SOE Spec Ed and DP RRTC
Department Summary: Established in 1983, the Virginia
Commonwealth University RRTC provides resources for professionals, individuals with disabilities, and their representatives. Our team of nationally and internationally renowned researchers is committed to developing and advancing evidence-based practices to increase the hiring and retention of employment for individuals with disabilities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist with the design and implementation of disability
employment research studies.
- Support participant recruitment and outreach efforts.
- Collect research data using a variety of methods, including
focus groups, surveys, interviews, and assessments.
- Organize, maintain, and manage research data and project
records.
- Utilize research and data management platforms such as REDCap,
SPSS, and related software.
- Complete and maintain required Collaborative Institutional
Training Initiative (CITI) certification.
- Assist in preparing materials for submission to the VCU
Institutional Review Board (IRB).
- Adhere to approved research protocols and regulatory
requirements.
- Support dissemination of research findings through
presentations, publications, trainings, and other scholarly products.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in relevant discipline
(e.g., education, rehabilitation counseling, social work, sociology, psychology, biostatistics, or closely related field).
- Up to 2 years of experience in research design, methodology, and
data collection.
- Up to 2 years of experience implementing research
activities.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices that facilitate inclusive
outcomes for people with disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in presenting
or disseminating research information via conferences, peer-reviewed publications and other similar efforts.
- Direct experience supporting people with disabilities in
employment, education, or important life domains.
Salary Range: $63,480 - $64,380
Benefits : All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU.
Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Hours per Week: 40
Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Months: 12 months
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Dr. Chris
Claude
Contact Email: claudec@vcu.edu
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