Post Doctoral Research Fellow

About the position

Under general supervision, this position will collaborate with investigators on multiple NIH-funded grants focused on digital interventions in the fields of substance use treatment and alcohol prevention. The primary projects include evaluating a mobile application designed to support individuals transitioning out of treatment for substance use disorder and developing a web-based parent intervention for incoming college students. This position offers significant opportunities for publishing in peer-reviewed journals and gaining valuable experience in digital intervention development, mobile app evaluation, and NIH clinical trials reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on NIH-funded research projects focused on a mobile app for individuals leaving substance use treatment and a web-based parent intervention for incoming college students.
• Help coordinate all aspects of project implementation, evaluation/analysis, and dissemination of study findings.
• Synthesize existing data and generate manuscript proposals.
• Perform data analysis and draft comprehensive APA-style results sections, including tables, graphs, and figures.
• Assume editorial role for all documents prepared by lab staff.
• Be active in grant-writing and design of new studies.
• Provide supervision and mentorship for all staff and undergraduate research assistants.
• Serve as Heads UP liaison in all relevant training, national conferences, and campus-based outreach.
• Represent LMU within the psychological community and at professional organizations or associations; serve on committees as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Typically a Doctorate or Doctoral candidate in Psychology or other social science-based field.
• Strong familiarity with psychological and theoretical factors related to human motivation, social and familial influence, and health-risk behaviors.
• Working knowledge of the emerging adulthood developmental stage or individuals with substance use disorder.
• History of scientific peer-reviewed manuscript preparation and successful dissemination.
• Demonstrated knowledge and strong fundamental background with basic and advanced statistics.
• Demonstrated computer competency and expertise in statistical analysis using SPSS and related software.
• Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing publications, comprehensive reports, and executive summaries.
• Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.