Post Doctoral Fellow, CDD

Post Doctoral Fellow Center for Developmental Disabilities Department of Human Development and Family Science Spring 2026 POSITION: The OSU Center for Developmental Disabilities (OSUCDD) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow who will actively engage in research projects and programs within OSUCDD. Fellows will receive training and mentorship focused on conducting community-engaged research, guided by two primary OSUCDD mentors (Dr. Jennifer Jones and Dr. Kami Gallus). Fellows will collaborate with an existing team of faculty, staff, community members with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, and their families to co-design and conduct OSUCDD research projects. Fellows will also collaborate on secondary research projects and community-engaged programming led by other OSUCDD faculty and staff. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal for an additional one to two years based on performance, funding availability, and group needs. The anticipated start date is Spring 2026. RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will hold a 100% research appointment and will be expected to: Conduct both independent and collaborative research focused on individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families. Demonstrate deep knowledge of current research methodologies and approaches specific to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families. Lead and manage research projects involving individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families. Employ advanced data collection techniques appropriate to the study of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families. Contribute to the scholarly literature through peer-reviewed publications and presentations. Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and support ongoing research initiatives within OSUCDD. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctoral Degree in the area of Human Development and Family Science, Disability Studies, Psychology, Allied Health, or a closely related field of study; Demonstrated interest/experience with community-engaged research alongside individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or their family members/supporters; Professional goal to develop an independent research career in this area. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with education, experience, qualifications and contingent on available funding. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans. Information on benefits can be found at GENERAL INFORMATION: The College of Education and Human Sciences comprises 7 academic units, 172 faculty members, and nearly 200 full-time staff. Additional information regarding the College of Education and Human Sciences may be found at . Oklahoma State University is a R1 comprehensive land-grant institution with an enrollment exceeding 25,000 students. The university offers 87 undergraduate majors, 84 Master’s programs, and 48 doctoral programs at campuses in Stillwater and Tulsa. Stillwater is a micropolitan community of approximately 49,000 people with high-quality amenities and a comparably low cost of living. Oklahoma City and Tulsa are within a 1-hour drive, and cities such as Fayetteville, AR, Joplin, MO, and Wichita, KS are within a comfortable 2-3-hour drive time of Stillwater. In addition to excellent healthcare, education (including public and private primary and secondary schools), and recreational services, the community offers a rich variety of cultural activities typical of a major university environment, including museums, music, art, and theater. Providing a combination of larger city amenities with an airport and cultural life, while maintaining the charm of a smaller community with affordable housing and excellent schools, Stillwater is ranked as one of America’s safest cities. See for more information. APPLICATION INFORMATION: The process of reviewing applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and will continue until a successful candidate is selected. Applications will be accepted online at . This position is contingent on available funding. For more information on the OSU Center for Developmental Disabilities, please visit our website at . . Questions about the position should directed to Dr. Kami Gallus at