Current Opportunities at Vanderbilt

Postdoctoral Research Position in Early Adversity and Child Development

Join Dr. Kathryn Humphreys, director of the Vanderbilt Stress and Early Adversity (SEA) Lab, a dynamic and collaborative research group dedicated to exploring the early experiences, brain development, and interventions aimed at improving child and family outcomes.

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong interest in early life adversity and excellent quantitative, writing, and data management skills. The successful candidate will contribute to a range of research activities, including data cleaning, processing, and analysis, manuscript preparation, grant writing, and providing scientific oversight for ongoing studies in the lab. Responsibilities will also include supervising and mentoring more junior trainees by reviewing and editing/co-authoring their written products. This position is ideal for those aiming for a highly productive postdoctoral experience (publications, grants) as preparation for an independent academic research career.

At the SEA Lab, we are committed to fostering an environment that values hard work and the pursuit of excellence. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding research environment and are eager to contribute to cutting-edge translational work, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:
• Cleaning, processing, and analyzing data
• Writing and contributing to manuscripts for dissemination
• Assisting with grant applications
• Providing strategic scientific oversight and supervision of ongoing lab studies
• Supervising and mentoring junior trainees, including reviewing and editing written work

Desired Skills and Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in developmental psychology, clinical psychology, or a related discipline
• Strong quantitative skills and experience with longitudinal data
• Proficiency in data cleaning and data management
• Strong writing and editing skills (e.g., for grants and publications)
• A proven track record of publications in refereed journals
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment

To Apply:

Please submit your application via this REDCap link: https://redcap.vumc.org/surveys/?s=ADHRL3LK4RTWX7JT. Applicants will be required to upload a CV and cover letter. Letters of recommendation will be requested from shortlisted candidates.

Additional Information:
• The start date is flexible, with funding available immediately. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
• The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance.
• Salary is based on the NIH postdoctoral salary scale.

We look forward to receiving your application!