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Position Responsibilities

The purpose of this post-doctoral position is designed as a transition to a research independence program for early career clinician-scientists interested in aging research in older adults and the impact of Occupational Therapy in cancer treatment. The position will also include teaching development and teaching at least one graduate course per year in the Department of Occupational Therapy. The post-doctoral trainee will be expected to create an Individuated Development Plan (IDP) defining specific goals and activities to be accomplished during the training period. Activities should align with the outcome of creating and beginning implementation of a program of research focused on older adults with cancer and the use of occupational therapy to prevent hospital readmission. Activities may include coursework in grant writing, community needs assessment, networking with community organizations, identifying/establishing an independent research funding source, and identifying possible employment opportunities in the field of interest. Additionally, the post-doctoral trainee will be expected to contribute to the scholarship of academic-community partnerships through publication and/or presentation at selected professional conferences.
Required Qualifications

• Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy, PhD in a health-related field
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with an older adult population in acute care settings
• Demonstrated experience or high potential for fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as an employee at VCU
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Cancer research and/or research with large data sets

Salary Range: $60,000

Position Details:

Department: Occupational Therapy, College of Health Professions
Employment Type: PD - Post Doc
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 100
Exemption Status: Exempt

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Bert Waters

Contact Email: lhwaters@vcu.edu