Postdoctoral Research Associate - Public Evaluation Lab

Northeastern University • Boston, MA

77d • $59,425 - $83,935

About The Position

Northeastern University's Bouvé College of Health Sciences is seeking applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate. This is a full-time position, available immediately, that will work halftime with the NU Public Evaluation Lab (NU-PEL) on the evaluation of the Boston Area Youth Direct Cash Transfer (BAY-CASH) program and half-time with Dr. Jonathan Zaff on a research-practice partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (the juvenile justice agency for the state). The evaluation will examine the implementation and implications of the program on housing stability, financial well-being, educational attainment, housing stability, and overall social and emotional wellness. The evaluation will include secondary data analysis, participant interviews, and surveys over the course of three years. The post-doctoral researcher will have the opportunity to co-construct research questions with the executive committee of the Department of Youth Services, practitioners, and youth, carry out studies implemented based on those questions, and write-up and present findings to key decision-makers.

Requirements

• Earned a doctorate in social work, sociology, psychology, public health, public policy or a related field
• Demonstrated community-based research experience with vulnerable communities
• Ability to take a leading role in the collection and analysis of qualitative data
• Support to graduate-student research assistants
• Strong interest in applied child and youth development research and evaluation
• Possess advanced statistical methodological skills
• Appreciation for taking a mixed-methodological approach to answering research questions
• Experience conducting qualitative studies
• History working with youth from historically marginalized communities
• Highly motivated individual able to work efficiently and productively in a fast-paced research environment
• Ability to lead a team of researchers as well as work successfully as a team member

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual applicants with proficiency in Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Managing the overall logistical tasks of the project
• Supervising and mentoring a team of researchers, including graduate students
• Writing reports and other materials for practice and policy audiences
• Presenting research findings at local, national, and international meetings
• Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and special interest publications
• Contributing to general project oversight, implementation, and management

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness & life benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Commuting & transportation benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree