Postdoctoral Research Associate - Collaborative on Health Reform and Independent Living (CHRIL)

Title:

306-NN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate

Business Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Collaborative on Health Reform and Independent Living (CHRIL)

Additional Titles:

Location:

WSU SPOKANE CAMPUS

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Faculty - Academic - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

The Washington State University’s new Department of Community and Behavioral Health at the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine in Spokane Washington is pleased to announce up to 2 openings in our postdoctoral research training program in disability policy.  This grant-funded role may have an option for remote/hybrid work.

 

The primary goal of this fellowship program is to provide a highly personalized 18-month research training experience to scholars who hold doctorates or similar advanced degrees and are personally committed to understanding and improving health policies and services for all Americans with disabilities. Fellows will participate in research activities from grant proposals to research articles, and will have the opportunity to further their professional training by attending courses at Washington State University, including the Certificate in Medical Ethics.

 

The fellowship will extend the work of the Collaborative on Health Reform and Independent Living (CHRIL), a multisite Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR ). 

 

Position Responsibilities:

• Meeting weekly with the CHRIL-F principal investigator or co-investigator.
• Developing a five-year research plan and academic CV.
• Attending a grant-writing workshop. 
• Completing and submitting at least one grant proposal.
• Conducting collaborative and independent research on disability and health policy (including research design, statistical analysis, and preparing journal articles).
• Co-authoring and presenting research at professional and scientific conferences.
• Publishing project results in peer-reviewed, scientific journals.

 

Required Qualifications:

• An earned PhD or other terminal degree in an appropriate field (e.g., MD, DPT, OD, JD, DNP, DSW, DPH, PsyD) in the past 5 years.
• Strong academic writing skills.
• Graduate research training.
• Critical thinking, communication skills, interest in disability policy research, and the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with research design.
• A personal commitment to disability research and/or prior advocacy in this area.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Department Name: Department of Community and Behavioral Health
City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA; hybrid/remote work may be available

Department Link: https://medicine.wsu.edu/

Annual Salary: $54,840-$66,600 Commensurate with NIH Guidelines

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf . Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .
FTE: 1.0
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end after 18 months.

Screening Begin Date: November 15, 2022; open until filled
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions: This post may be used to fill multiple positions.

Review of completed applications will begin on November 15, 2022 and will continue until positions are filled. Applicants must attach the required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.
Required Documents:

• Cover letter including information about applicant’s commitment to/interest in disability research
• CV or resume
• 1-page research statement, and
• a brief writing sample - research-oriented if possible (Enter the writing sample in the Teaching Statement questionnaire)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

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