Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Drexel • Philadelphia, PA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow to work on projects related to impactful use-inspired art therapy research in the thematic areas across the lifespan and illness conditions. Experience working with a range of datasets and with mixed-methods research is desirable. The fellow will work with Dr. Kaimal and have the opportunity for mentorship and collaboration with other faculty at the College of Nursing and Health Professions and at Drexel University. The fellow will be primarily responsible for conducting analyses and authoring publications for ongoing studies. They will have the opportunity to lead publications and develop their own research ideas. Fellows are mentored for leadership roles on interprofessional research teams. Fellows have access to faculty and college resources, are provided opportunities to publish, and are supported to conduct their own research including assistance with grant-writing or project planning for the next stage of their research careers. Hybrid work arrangements are available. This position is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.

Requirements

• Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate in Art Therapy
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience.
• PhD in art therapy
• 1-2 years of clinical experience as an art therapist
• Proficiency in SPSS, Dedoose and other data analytic methods
• Experience analyzing data from national and project specific datasets
• Possess excellent oral, written, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a range of datasets and with mixed-methods research is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct data analyses
• Contribute to work products as lead or co-author
• Develop stakeholder engagement and recruitment products
• Assist with supervision of graduate students and undergraduate research assistants
• Work with project manager to ensure data quality for ongoing studies
• Assist with qualitative or quantitative database management, as needed
• Assist with developing funding applications for future studies

Benefits

• Access to faculty and college resources
• Opportunities to publish
• Supported to conduct their own research including assistance with grant-writing or project planning for the next stage of their research careers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree