Postdoctoral Research Associate

Northeastern University • Boston, MA

18h • Remote

About The Position

Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with strong research interests and expertise in investigating the social determinants of health. The focus of this role is on cognitive decline and dementia, with an emphasis on: Applying epidemiologic, econometric, and other methods to strengthen causal inference Working with multilevel, longitudinal data and quasi-experimental approaches Exploring gender, racial/ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities The Postdoctoral Research Associate will join an interdisciplinary team — including social epidemiologists, data scientists, and policy researchers — and will be involved in all aspects of the research process, including: Analyzing rich datasets for publications Developing and writing research proposals and publications Participating in academic mentorship of graduate students Presenting and disseminating research findings at professional conferences Accessing career development resources through Northeastern University and the Greater Boston area Coordinating one or more ongoing research projects (as opportunities arise) Initiating independent research projects (as opportunities arise) Participating in project team meetings, seminars, and actively contributing to research progress

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in epidemiology, social and behavioral sciences, public health, health economics, or a related field
• Strong communication and writing skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in advanced epidemiologic and/or econometric methods to strengthen causal inference is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyzing rich datasets for publications
• Developing and writing research proposals and publications
• Participating in academic mentorship of graduate students
• Presenting and disseminating research findings at professional conferences
• Accessing career development resources through Northeastern University and the Greater Boston area
• Coordinating one or more ongoing research projects (as opportunities arise)
• Initiating independent research projects (as opportunities arise)
• Participating in project team meetings, seminars, and actively contributing to research progress

Benefits

• medical
• vision
• dental
• paid time off
• tuition assistance
• wellness & life
• retirement
• commuting & transportation

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees