New York University’s Silver School of Social Work is seeking one postdoctoral candidate for a two-year appointment. This position will focus on the development, testing, and implementation of trauma-informed interventions for children, parents, and families in high-risk contexts. The position involves supporting several federally-funded projects, including clinical trials of interventions designed to prevent child maltreatment and address the mental health consequences of exposure to trauma among children and families. The postdoctoral researcher will engage in collecting and managing data, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting analyses, reporting study results, publishing, presenting, and grant-writing, in addition to advancing their own area of research. The postdoctoral researcher will work under the mentorship and supervision of Dr. Kathrine Sullivan and will receive professional development and academic networking opportunities. The two year appointment begins on September 1, 2024. A candidate who can carry out the appointment in-person is strongly preferred, but a hybrid position (virtual and in-person) may be considered for particularly strong candidates.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $62,500- $68,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

1. PhD (completed or close to completion) in Social Work or a related field. Dissertation completed within the last 5 years.

2. Evidence of superior scholarly achievement, research productivity, and a trajectory toward independence as a researcher.

3. Expertise in the areas of trauma, parenting/parent-child relationships, mental health, and children and families.

4. Demonstrated facility with quantitative methods, statistical software (e.g., Stata, SPSS, Mplus), and database management software (e.g., REDCap).

5. Experience conducting research with populations in high-risks contexts. Specific interest or experience working in child welfare and/or with military/veteran populations a plus.

6. Ability to work collaboratively on a multi-disciplinary team.

7. Strong written and oral communication skills.

Please submit the materials listed below via Interfolio:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Statement of research interests, experiences, and professional goals (2 pages)

3. Two peer-reviewed publications (first authored by the candidate preferred)

4. Names and contact information for three professional references

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