Research Associate Position

23 hours ago


Richmond, California, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Title: Research Associate Position - Disability Inclusion Expert

About the Job:

We are seeking a highly qualified Research Associate to join our team at the School of Education, Commonwealth of Virginia. The ideal candidate will have expertise in disability inclusion and employment outcomes, with a strong background in research and grant development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as an instructor in state and national virtual certification courses on employment interventions for vocational rehabilitation service providers and other stakeholders.
  • Disseminate research findings through knowledge translation activities such as plain language summaries, infographics, and micro-learning videos.
  • Assist with research development related to enhancing employment outcomes for people with disabilities.
  • Lead and assist in the development of grant proposals from external funding sources.
  • Implement research protocols with precision as approved by the VCU Institutional Review Board (IRB).
  • Establish and maintain certification compliance with the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Training).
  • Conduct peer-reviewed literature reviews and other activities related to identifying and summarizing the base of knowledge surrounding topics related to disability and employment.
  • Participate in the collection and analysis of research-derived data spanning a variety of methodologies.
  • Pursue publications in discipline-specific peer-reviewed journals and other efforts to disseminate research.

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in a relevant discipline such as education, rehabilitation counseling, social work, sociology, psychology, biostatistics, or closely related field.
  • Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals demonstrating expertise in relevant disciplines.
  • At least 2 years of experience in data collection, management, and analysis.
  • At least 2 years of experience in writing, monitoring, and/or implementing grant activities.
  • Extensive knowledge of evidenced-based practices that facilitate inclusive outcomes for people with disabilities.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Expertise/publications in a specific area or concentrated line of inquiry in a relevant discipline.
  • Experience teaching or presenting research or clinical content for different stakeholder groups.
  • Clinical experience working with people with disabilities in inclusive settings.

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.



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