Post-Doctoral Fellow for Advanced Manufacturing Logistics Institute in Chesterfield

Purpose of Position: Serves in a temporary position that enables an individual with their Ph.D. to continue their training as a researcher and gain skills and experience that will prepare them for their research career in academia or elsewhere. As a postdoc, the position can perform mostly independent research, collaborate on a multi-scholar research initiative, or even may have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger research project or program, all while under the general direction of a senior or principal researcher.

Job Duties:

• Research Responsibilities: 75 - 100%
• Scholarly Activity – Scholarly work takes various forms. However, a faculty member’s effectiveness can be demonstrated by such achievements as publications in learned journals, fine arts creations, artistic performances, presentation of the results of original research, etc. The quality of the individual’s scholarly approach, capacity for independent thought, originality and research output must be considered.
• Service – Service functions may be those performed for the University, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and regional, national and international groups. Service may include activities such as participation in committee work, carrying out administrative assignments, contributions to the improvement of faculty and student life, community work, etc.
• Classroom instruction (if assigned): 0 - 25%

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned PhD in Advanced Manufacturing Logistics or related field by date of hire is required.
• Knowledge of a subject/field and current research in a discipline housed in the department.

Abilities:

• To develop effective research agenda
• Help identify sources of funding, prepare research proposals and submit funding applications
• Promote a team effort within the department for research and project activities
• Use research results to write reports, papers and reviews and present findings in journals and conferences.
• Collaborate with research teams, industry stakeholders and government agencies.

Skills:

• Help to develop, manage and implement research activities
• Write and submit grants
• Assist in managing research grants expenditures
• Support the research agenda of the program
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Scientific writing skills demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications
• Ability to acquire accurate, reproducible data
• Excellent project and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills
• Advocate for safety and ethics in the workplace

Additional Considerations:

Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education, experience, licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.

HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (RMS). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection.

Interested persons must attach a cover letter and a current resume/c.v to the online application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of employment. The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.

Contact Information:

• Name: Loreley Leabhart
• Phone: (804) 524-5083
• Email: lleabhart@vsu.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.