Post Doctoral Fellow

Center for Developmental Disabilities

Department of Human Development and Family Science

Spring 2026

POSITION: The OSU Center for Developmental Disabilities (OSUCDD) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow who will actively engage in research projects and programs within OSUCDD. Fellows will receive training and mentorship focused on conducting community-engaged research, guided by two primary OSUCDD mentors (Dr. Jennifer Jones and Dr. Kami Gallus). Fellows will collaborate with an existing team of faculty, staff, community members with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, and their families to co-design and conduct OSUCDD research projects. Fellows will also collaborate on secondary research projects and community-engaged programming led by other OSUCDD faculty and staff. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal for an additional one to two years based on performance, funding availability, and group needs. The anticipated start date is Spring 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will hold a 100% research appointment and will be expected to:

• Conduct both independent and collaborative research focused on individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of current research methodologies and approaches specific to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families.
• Lead and manage research projects involving individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families.
• Employ advanced data collection techniques appropriate to the study of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families.
• Contribute to the scholarly literature through peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and support ongoing research initiatives within OSUCDD.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral Degree in the area of Human Development and Family Science, Disability Studies, Psychology, Allied Health, or a closely related field of study;
• Demonstrated interest/experience with community-engaged research alongside individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or their family members/supporters;
• Professional goal to develop an independent research career in this area.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with education, experience, qualifications and contingent on available funding. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans. Information on benefits can be found at https://hr.okstate.edu/benefits/index.html

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The College of Education and Human Sciences comprises 7 academic units, 172 faculty members, and nearly 200 full-time staff. Additional information regarding the College of Education and Human Sciences may be found at http://education.okstate.edu/.

Oklahoma State University is a R1 comprehensive land-grant institution with an enrollment exceeding 25,000 students. The university offers 87 undergraduate majors, 84 Master’s programs, and 48 doctoral programs at campuses in Stillwater and Tulsa. Stillwater is a micropolitan community of approximately 49,000 people with high-quality amenities and a comparably low cost of living. Oklahoma City and Tulsa are within a 1-hour drive, and cities such as Fayetteville, AR, Joplin, MO, and Wichita, KS are within a comfortable 2-3-hour drive time of Stillwater. In addition to excellent healthcare, education (including public and private primary and secondary schools), and recreational services, the community offers a rich variety of cultural activities typical of a major university environment, including museums, music, art, and theater. Providing a combination of larger city amenities with an airport and cultural life, while maintaining the charm of a smaller community with affordable housing and excellent schools, Stillwater is ranked as one of America’s safest cities. See http://VisitStillwater.org for more information.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

The process of reviewing applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and will continue until a successful candidate is selected. Applications will be accepted online at https://jobs.okstate.edu/.

This position is contingent on available funding. For more information on the OSU Center for Developmental Disabilities, please visit our website at https://education.okstate.edu/research/centers/center-developmental-disabilities/. .

Questions about the position should directed to Dr. Kami Gallus at kami.gallus@okstate.edu

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.