Postdoctoral Fellow - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University · MCV Main Campus, VA · Virginia
- Role
- Data scientist
- First seen
- Oct 24, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $64,000 - $70,000
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Summary
The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Public Health seeks a postdoctoral fellow to work under Dr. Jessica LaRose on NIH-funded community-engaged research trials focused on cancer and chronic disease prevention. The fellow will contribute to data dissemination, manage field-based intervention implementation, mentor junior staff, and receive training in grant writing and publication. The position offers flexible start dates with a preferred start of July 1, 2027, and VCU postdocs are Virginia state employees with benefits mirroring 12-month faculty.
Key qualifications
- Doctoral degree in social and behavioral sciences, psychology, public health, or related field
- Formal and/or experiential training in community-engaged research
- Formal and/or experiential training in intervention development and implementation
- Evidence of appreciation for social and structural factors driving disease risk
- Exceptional scientific writing skills with track record of publications and presentations
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work across diverse socioeconomic backgrounds
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