Research Associate

6 hours ago

Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Title: Research Associate

Join the Commonwealth of Virginia's esteemed team as a Research Associate, playing a pivotal role in advancing knowledge and promoting inclusive outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

Job Summary:

The Research Associate will contribute to the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) by designing, implementing, and evaluating clinical research, securing external funding, and disseminating research findings through various knowledge translation activities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Disseminate research findings via knowledge translation activities, including developing plain language summaries, info-graphics, and micro-learning videos for diverse audiences.
  • Assist in research development, focusing on enhancing employment outcomes for people with disabilities.
  • Lead and assist in developing grant proposals from external funding sources for disability and employment research.
  • Prepare research documents for review by the VCU Institutional Review Board (IRB) and participate in ongoing IRB interactions.
  • Implement research protocols with precision as approved by the VCU 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 various methodologies, including interviews, focus groups, surveys, secondary databases, and standardized assessments.
  • Utilize data entry and analysis programs, such as RedCAP, SPSS, Excel, Nvivo, Atlas TI, and Qualtrics.
  • Pursue publications in discipline-specific peer-reviewed journals and other efforts to disseminate research.
  • Complete required documentation of grant-related activities for funders.
  • Mentor graduate and undergraduate level students in research activities.
  • Serve in a professional capacity that promotes the RRTC and university's research initiatives.
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.
  • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
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.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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