Postdoctoral Fellow - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University
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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Virginia Commonwealth University
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