Summary

Dr. Thomson, Director of Research at the Injury and ViolencePrevention Program (IVPP) at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking adedicated and enthusiastic Research Scientist to join our Injury and ViolencePrevention Research Lab. The successful candidate will work closely withfaculty, graduate students, and research staff to support a variety of projectsaimed at understanding and preventing violence, including externalizingdisorders among youth.

Typical Duties

Research LeadershipDevelop, design, and lead research studies related to violence prevention and developmental psychopathology.
Support writing efforts for external funding.
Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
Supervise graduate students, research assistants, and junior researchers in research activities.
Collaborate with faculty and experts across various disciplines to enhance research impact.

Data Management & AnalysisOversee the collection, management, and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data.
Ensure data integrity and ethical treatment of human subjects.
Use advanced statistical methods to interpret data.
Develop and maintain a research database.

Outreach & CollaborationDisseminate research findings through academic conferences, public lectures, and community events.
Establish partnerships with governmental and non-governmental organizations for research and implementation of findings.

Administrative DutiesContribute to the preparation of annual reports, grant proposals, and other administrative tasks.
Represent the Violence Prevention Research Lab in departmental and institutional initiatives.
Provide mentorship to junior staff and students.

Required Education and Experience

• 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
• 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 Education and Experience

• Experience or interest in virtual reality
• Experience or interest in psychophysiology
• Publications in violence prevention or developmental psychopathology
• Research experience in gun violence prevention
• Experience in IRB proposal preparation
• Recipient of federal funding

Additional Information

University Title:Research Scientist (Open), Research & Innovation

ORP Eligibility: Yes

Restricted Position: This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon projectneed, availability of funding, and performance.

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine isa premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accountingfor almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine isinternationally recognized for patient care and education. VCU School ofMedicine comprises 18 clinical departments, eight basic health science departments,and 11 affiliated institutes and centers, and provides preeminent education to physiciansand scientists in order to improve the quality of healthcare for humanity. All full-time university staff are eligiblefor our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, anddental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage,retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexiblespending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off,12 paidholidays, and more. Explore our benefitsfurther here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/university-and-academic-professional-benefits/

The School of Medicine continuously strives for ourworkplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieuof the communities we serve. Allqualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Pleasenote that if you are employed as a university employee working in any of thehealth system's facilities, you will need to follow VCU Health System policies,which will include but will not be limited to, vaccination requirements.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000

Position Details:

Department: Surgery
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: 1.0
Exemption Status: Exempt