Research Scientist Position
4 weeks ago
Dr. Thomson, Director of Research at the Injury and Violence Prevention Program (IVPP) at Virginia Commonwealth University, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Research Scientist to support a variety of projects aimed at understanding and preventing violence, including externalizing disorders among youth.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, design, and lead research studies related to violence prevention and developmental psychopathology.
• Support writing efforts for external funding and publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Supervise graduate students, research assistants, and junior researchers in research activities and collaborate with faculty and experts across various disciplines to enhance research impact.
• Oversee the collection, management, and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data, ensuring data integrity and ethical treatment of human subjects.
• Disseminate research findings through academic conferences, public lectures, and community events, and establish partnerships with governmental and non-governmental organizations for research and implementation of findings.
Requirements
• Ph.D. in Psychology, Social Science, or a closely related field.
• A strong track record of research in violence prevention, developmental psychopathology, or personality disorders.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, and proficiency in statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, R, SAS).
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience or interest in virtual reality and psychophysiology.
• Publications in violence prevention or developmental psychopathology, and research experience in gun violence prevention.
• Experience in IRB proposal preparation and recipient of federal funding.
About the Opportunity
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond, and 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.
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