Post-Doctoral Fellow for Advanced Manufacturing Logistics Institute
Company: DHRM
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Post-Doctoral Fellow for Advanced Manufacturing Logistics
Institute State Role Title: Assistant Professor Hiring Range:
Commensurate with Education and Experience Pay Band: UG Agency:
Virginia State University Location: Virginia State University
Agency Website: VSU Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties
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: 1. 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. 2.
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 *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. Additional Considerations
. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of
receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted
successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to
check the status of your application for this position. Virginia
State University is committed to providing equal employment
opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to
age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political
affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual
orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU
encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with
disabilities, and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and
other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. 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. This website will provide a confirmation of
receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
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. If
you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career
Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at
800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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