The Postdoctoral Research Program at the Juniper Gardens Children's Project (JGCP) is recruiting one postdoctoral researcher interested in developing expertise in translation of research into practice to improve outcomes for individuals with Autism-Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Emotional Behavioral Disorders (EBD) in school/post-secondary settings. The postdoctoral position is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 2-year, research-dedicated fellowship.
The Postdoctoral Researcher will have the opportunity to participate in over ten federally funded research projects, gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct rigorous research. During the fellowship, postdoctoral researchers will work alongside expert and peer mentors to design and implement independent research studies culminating in peer-reviewed publications and presentations. Fellows will benefit from research-practitioner partnerships and mentorship in advanced statistics. The skills gained from this experience will prepare fellows to obtain external funding for their own independent research program.
Applications from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged, noting the value that differences bring to our organization, students, staff, faculty, and community.
This position may be a hybrid of on-site work and remote work as decided by supervisor.
Fellows will achieve the following competencies through development of knowledge and expertise in:
Competencies in ASD/EBD Content Areas.

1. Produce systematic literature reviews and meta-analytic syntheses to examine and establish evidence-based practices.
2. Conduct individualized research focused on individuals with ASD and/or EBD in school settings using principles of implementation science.

Competencies in Research Skills and Knowledge.

1. Gain familiarity with the Institute of Education Sciences' Standards of Excellence in Education Research (SEER).

1. Apply SEER to engage in rigorous experimental single case and/or randomized controlled trial designs.
2. Employ Multilevel and Longitudinal Modeling Analysis techniques for school-based research data.

Professional Skills.

1. Acquire strategies to write grants and manage research projects.
2. Develop methods and skills to effectively disseminate research.
3. Establish and monitor career development goals to create a strategic career development plan.

Location and Commitment. The program is at the JGCP, a community-based urban research facility affiliated with the Institute for Life Span Studies at the University of Kansas and the Children's
Campus of Kansas City. JGCP (), located in Kansas City, KS although some of the mentoring and research may take place in Lawrence, KS.
This position requires a two-year commitment and location within the Kansas City-Lawrence, KS area. Granting agency requires that candidates for this position be either U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents. Postdoctoral Researchers must have completed their doctorates prior to their appointments. Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. Continuation after one year also is dependent on yearly funding and satisfactory annual evaluations. Job Description Position Requirements Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Additional Candidate Instructions