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

Northeastern University • Boston, MA

2d • $60,315 - $85,193 • Onsite

About The Position

Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts is hiring a postdoctoral research associate with 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 understand associations among symptom experiences, underlying 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 associate will join an interdisciplinary research program using digital health to advance precision symptom science and participate in all aspects of the research process. Opportunities include participating in investigational and/or interventional studies related to digital health and/or symptom science, manuscript writing, grant development, and career development activities such as coursework to advance targeted research skills. The associate may also contribute to developing and/or evaluating digitally enabled interventions and develop and implement an original study or add a study aim to an existing study.

The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and research statement. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The research statement should be no longer than two pages and describe the applicant's research focus, identified questions, funding received to support the work if applicable, results discovered, and products of these efforts.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree (e.g., DNSc); PhD candidates with an approved dissertation proposal and an estimated degree completion date are welcome to apply.
• 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 the research process within an interdisciplinary digital health and precision symptom science program.
• 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.
• Contribute to the development and/or evaluation of digitally enabled interventions, as opportunities allow.
• Develop and implement an original study or add a study aim to an existing study, as opportunities allow.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree