Post Doctoral Research Fellow University of Massachusetts - Boston

Post Doctoral Research Fellow University of Massachusetts - Boston 2026-07-20 Post Doctoral Research Fellow University of Massachusetts - Boston Type: Adjunct/Part-Time Salary: $41,250 - $48,740 per year Posted: 3 days ago Application Due: 07/18/2026 Category: Social Work; +1 General Summary: Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training(ARRT) Program 0.75 FTE/30 hours/week The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will focus on advancing research related to the employment of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities(IDD) as part of the Institute for Community Inclusion’s (ICI) AdvancedRehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program. This 12-month, 30 hours/week(or 0.75FTE) grant-funded hybrid fellowship is designed to prepare early-careerscholars to become leaders in disability employment research, specificallywithin the IDD field in the United States, with an approximately start date inSeptember 2026. The Fellow will participate in formal instruction on IDD employment researchtopics and methods and will be assigned an experienced ICI researcher to providementorship and guidance alongside other supervisory support. The Fellow willactively contribute to collaborative research opportunities through a ResearchPracticum involving assigned ICI projects and will develop and implement anindependent research project. As part of the fellowship, the Fellow will engage with communityorganizations serving individuals with IDD and receive training in grantwriting, scholarly writing and publishing, professional presentations, andknowledge translation strategies, with specific targets established to trackprogress. The Fellow is expected to demonstrate the potential to contributemeaningfully to disability employment scholarship, collaborative team research,knowledge translation, and systems change. Additionally, the Fellow willparticipate in program evaluation and reporting activities. Additionally, the Fellow will participate in evaluation and reportingactivities related to the ARRT program, providing feedback as a participant tohelp improve the program. Examples of Duties: At the start of the fellowship, participate in a three-day orientation andtraining event at the university campus in Boston (travel and per diem coveredby the program). Work with an experienced ICI research mentor and ARRT supervisory teamthroughout the fellowship. Develop an Individual Development Plan (IDP) with the mentor and supervisoryteam to guide the fellowship experience and track progress and milestones. Participate in weekly meetings with the mentor and quarterly meetings withthe supervisory team to review progress and milestones. Participate in formal instruction on IDD employment research topics andmethods. Contribute to collaborative research through a Research Practicum involvingassigned ICI projects. Design and conduct an independent research project (a research stipend of$2,500 will be provided). Present the independent research project proposal and results to the ARRTAdvisory Board. Engage meaningfully with community organizations serving individuals with IDDas part of the independent research project. Participate in hands-on grant writing with mentorship and workshops. Collaborate with cohort peers to develop and submit a grant proposal, withguidance from ICI research mentor and ARRT supervisory team. Lead at least one peer-reviewed manuscript and contribute to at least oneadditional manuscript. Present research at a national conference (a travel stipend of $1,500 will beprovided). Receive guidance on creating accessible research products, including plainlanguage formats, and practice presentations (including presenting to the ARRTAdvisory Board). Engage with professional networks and national organizations in thedisability and IDD fields. Meet progress targets established by the program. Contribute to program evaluation and reporting activities, includingproviding feedback as a program participant. Qualifications: Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications to be consideredfor this fellowship: Educational Background: Must hold a doctoral degree (or equivalent terminaldegree) in a relevant field such as sociology, public policy, disabilitystudies, social work, rehabilitation counseling, education, public health, or arelated social science or policy discipline. The degree must be completed by thetime of appointment. Residency and Eligibility: Per the sponsor agency’s requirements, candidatesmust be U.S. citizen or legal permanent residents and must be eligible to workin the United States for any employer for the duration of the fellowship. Research Experience: Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research,with a strong interest in or experience related to disability research,especially in the area of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).Preference will be given to candidates with experience in employment-focusedresearch. Proficiency with research software/tools is preferred. Commitment to Inclusion: Demonstrated commitment to advancing the welfare,employment, and social inclusion of individuals with disabilities or otherunderrepresented populations. Professional or volunteer experience in disabilityinclusion is preferred. Communication Skills: Strong written communication and analytical skills arerequired. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively across a range ofaudiences and formats (e.g., email, newsletters, websites, social media,presentations), using accessible and appropriate methods suited to the contextand audience. Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills and attention todetail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Participation Requirements: Fellows must commit to participating in allprogram activities and reporting requirements. This includes engaging infellowship activities at 0.75 FTE (approximately 30 hours per week) for the full12-month duration. The fellowship may be conducted remotely within the UnitedStates, and relocation to Boston is not required. Fellows must, however, travelto the UMass Boston campus for a required 2–3 day in-person orientation at thebeginning of the fellowship and may also be asked to participate in anadditional in-person meeting toward the end of the fellowship. Fellows are alsoexpected to travel to and ideally present at a national conference as part oftheir fellowship training. Travel-related expenses for approved fellowshipactivities will be supported by the program. To the extent possible, Fellows areexpected to work during Eastern Time (U.S.) business hours to align withfellowship and related scheduled activities. Application Instructions: Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and list of threereferences. This is a non-union exempt position. UMass Boston expects to pay within an approximate range between $41,250 and$48,740 for the part-time, 0.75 FTE position. The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University basedon the consideration of all relevant factors when and if it decides to extend anoffer of employment. All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources. UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities areprovided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. 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