Postdoctoral Research Fellow
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About the Opportunity
About the Opportunity:
The Department of Psychology and Center for Cognitive and Brain Health at Northeastern University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate or more senior position. The position is to begin Summer or Fall 2025 for a term of 23 years with yearly renewals based upon funding and performance.
This position will be based in the Social Development and Wellbeing Lab led by Dr. Alexandra Rodman. The Lab and offices are the heart of Boston in the new stateoftheart ISEC building which includes a brandnew neuroimaging center. Our research examines the social lives of teens including their social behavior and experiences and how they process social information. We also examine how individual differences in these processes confer risk or resilience to mental health problems. As part of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health there is ample opportunity for collaboration with other faculty and researchers of the Center.
Responsibilities:
This postdoctoral position will involve leading independent research as well as conducting analysis of existing data which can range broadly from behavioral (e.g. computerized task) to neuroimaging (e.g. fMRI) data from studies examining neurodevelopmental mechanisms of social information processing (e.g. learning emotion or motivational processes). Applicants can explore basic characterization of adolescence and/or translational questions related to clinical risk and resilience factors. Though not required we are particularly interested in applicants who use advanced quantitative methods including computational modeling machine learning and/or analyzing structural and functional neuroimaging data.
Specific activities may include managing/preprocessing/analyzing behavioral and neuroimaging data collecting new data (e.g. behavioral task fMRI digital phenotyping via mobile phone wearables) presenting and disseminating research formal supervision and mentoring of lab members at earlier career stages on independent research projects grant writing leading independent research and disseminating results via conferences talks and firstauthor manuscripts. Expertise in any or all of these skills is not required.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have a PhD degree (or expected by September 1 2025 in Psychology or a related field (e.g. Neuroscience Education Sociology) with an interest in studying adolescent development and/or wellbeing.
Strong candidates will have a track record of research on psychopathology in children and adolescents and/or interest and expertise in complex social processes the ability to effectively manage a research team and experience using advanced quantitative methods including computational modeling machine learning and analyzing structural and functional neuroimaging data.
Candidates can apply online at NU Careers: They must submit a CV and Cover Letter along with the name and contact information of two referees who have worked with the applicant in a supervisory research role or related position. The Cover Letter should include the applicants research interests (i.e. core research questions and projects completed future directions and how they relate to the current position) and academic/technical training including current skills and training goals. Please contact Dr. Rodman at if you have further questions. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to submissions received before February 18th 2025. We especially encourage those from underrepresented groups in science to apply.
Position Type
ResearchAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
108SExpected Hiring Range:
$59423.00 $83934.50With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarlysituated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Employment Type
Full-Time
