Graduate Students
The Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for its Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Postdoctoral Fellowship on Employment. The fellowship is funded by National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) under the Administration for Community Living (ACL).
Purpose: The purpose of this fellowship is to increase the capacity for high-quality rehabilitation research by increasing the number of highly-skilled research professionals focused on improving the employment outcomes of persons with disabilities. This fellowship provides didactic education and applied learning and research experiences to equip postdoctoral trainees, including individuals with disabilities and other individuals underrepresented in the scientific workforce, with the necessary skills to conduct advanced disability employment research. This ARRT will address the persistent need to develop a systematic and inclusive research agenda to improve the quality of employment outcomes for Americans with disabilities. The University of Wisconsin-Madison offers an exceptional range of research opportunities and capitalizes on the complementary strengths, diverse expertise, and outstanding records of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and its ARRT partners in conducting and disseminating groundbreaking rehabilitation and employment research. Partners include the Kessler Foundation and nationally and internationally recognized experts in rehabilitation research at leading universities.
Requirements: (a) Possess a doctorate in a discipline consistent with the focus of this ARRT (e.g., economics, occupational therapy, public administration, public health, rehabilitation counseling, and rehabilitation psychology); (b) have record of excellent academic achievement in prior academic settings; (c) show evidence of relevant research experience related to disability and employment; (d) commit to promoting the welfare and increased employment of persons with disabilities or chronic illness. Preferred qualifications include: (a) experience with underserved populations and expressed intention to conduct research on the issues facing underserved individuals, and (b) prior experience with rehabilitation and/or people with disabilities in a professional or
volunteer capacity.
This postdoctoral fellowship will begin June 1, 2024 for a candidate who meets the requirements and demonstrates a high likelihood of a future career in disability employment research. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate on a wide-range of established employment and disability research projects.
Benefits of Participation: Benefits of participation include a salary and benefits package; research mentorship opportunities with nationally-recognized experts and mentors; moving, research productivity equipment, and conference and travel funding; opportunities to collaborate on a wide-range of established employment and disability research projects; and a training focus on disseminating publications, conference presentations, and the development of employment and disability grant proposals.
Application: Interested/qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by sending the following documents to Dr. Malachy Bishop at mlbishop4@wisc.edu:
- Cover letter outlining how applicant meets the requirements, research achievements, interests, and goals
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information of three references. References will be asked to provide letters of recommendation.
Applications will be reviewed beginning March 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. The fellowship start date will be 6/1/2024.
For more information, please contact Dr. Malachy Bishop at: mlbishop4@wisc.edu or at (608) 890-0085.
Malachy Bishop, Ph.D., CRC
Norman L. and Barbara M. Berven Professor of Rehabilitation Psychology
Rehabilitation Psychology Area Chair
Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
409 Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall
Madison, WI 53706
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