Postdoctoral Scholar - Department of Epidemiology

At VCU, we take pride in our deep commitment to our postdoctoral community. In 2026, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) named VCU as one of only 12 recipients of its inaugural Institutional Policy Awards, in recognition of our transformative efforts to elevate quality of life and workplace equity for postdocs. VCU postdocs are Virginia state employees, with benefits mirroring 12-month faculty. We adhere closely to the NPA’s guidelines for best practices in postdoc training. We work closely with our local NPA chapter, the VCU Postdoc Association, to make this a welcoming and productive place to complete your training!

VCU is a leading public research institution committed to serving both its students and the broader community. Energized by its urban setting in Richmond, VCU is a hub of innovation—pushing boundaries, challenging convention, and embracing bold, forward-thinking ideas. As a Carnegie ranked - R1 institution ranked among the top 50 public research universities nationwide, VCU secured more than $506 million in sponsored research funding from federal and other sources in FY2024, a nearly 50% increase since FY2020. We strive to provide research opportunities at all levels of learning as One VCU with opportunities in undergraduate and graduate programming - we believe that every VCU Ram is a Researcher!

The central heart of research innovation and infrastructure at VCU is the Office of the Vice President of Research and Innovation
(OVPRI), whose mission is to foster transformative research, discovery and innovation through excellence in service. In addition to supporting schools and departments throughout the research lifecycle.

The Department of Epidemiology is a premiere public health program located in the School of Public Health, recognized for its rigorous research and innovative experiential training for a new generation of public health professionals. It is aligned with renowned
centers and institutes that provide a platform for investigators from multiple disciplines to collaborate on cutting-edge and innovative research.

The Center on Society and Health (CSH), located in the School of Public Health, works to raise awareness about factors outside of health care that shape health outcomes and to explore ways to improve population health and wellbeing. CSH’s vision is to open opportunity for all members of society and facilitate the creation of partnerships that work across sectors to help stakeholders align incentives and advance health.

• →Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in public health, epidemiology, psychology, social science, behavioral science, or a closely related field by the position start date.
• →Research experience relevant to community engagement, CBPR, and underserved populations.
• →Demonstrated scientific writing expertise, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.
• →Evidence of the ability to lead or make substantial contributions to scientific manuscripts.
• →Strong research skills and experience analyzing social, behavioral, clinical, or public health data.
• →Strong understanding of research design.
• →Excellent organizational and project-management skills.
• →Excellent communication.
• →Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• →Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary research teams.
• →Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a post doc at VCU. 

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