Postdoctoral Research Associate - Digital Health and Precision Symptom Science – Oncology Focus

Northeastern University • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Northeastern University is seeking a postdoctoral research associate with strong research interests and competency in digital health and precision symptom science, focused on improving cancer care. The work emphasizes electronic patient-reported outcomes, mobile and wearable technologies, remote monitoring, and clinical data to investigate relationships among symptom experiences, biological mechanisms, and health behaviors in daily life. This is a Northeastern University appointment, with opportunities for collaboration across Northeastern University and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The fellow will be co-mentored by Mary E. Cooley, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Marilyn J. Hammer, PhD, DC, RN, FAAN.

The postdoctoral research associate will join an interdisciplinary research program using digital health to advance precision symptom science and participate in all aspects of the research process. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal. Opportunities include participating in investigational and/or interventional studies related to digital health and/or symptom science, writing manuscripts, developing grants, and pursuing career development activities such as coursework to advance targeted research skills. The associate may also contribute to the development and/or evaluation of digitally enabled interventions and develop and implement an original study or add a study aim to an existing study.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and research statement of no more than two pages. The research statement should describe the applicant’s research focus and questions, funding received to support the work if applicable, results, and products. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The expected hiring range is $60,315.00–$85,192.50; starting salary depends on factors including education, experience, location, knowledge, expertise, skills, and comparison with similarly situated employees.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree, such as a DNSc; PhD candidates with an approved dissertation proposal and an estimated degree completion date are welcome to apply.
• A nursing license or eligibility for one.
• Strong research, analytic, writing, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in symptom science, oncology, patient-reported outcomes, digital health, behavioral intervention development, wearable or remote monitoring, predictive analytics, clinical decision support, or implementation science.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of an interdisciplinary research program advancing precision symptom science through digital health.
• Participate in investigational and/or interventional studies related to digital health and/or symptom science.
• Write manuscripts and contribute to grant development.
• Participate in career development activities, including coursework to advance targeted research skills.
• Potentially contribute to the development and/or evaluation of digitally enabled interventions.
• Potentially develop and implement an original study or add a study aim to an existing study.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree