Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

19h • $71,750 - $81,179 • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for School Behavioral Health (CSBH) at Massachusetts General Hospital seeks a full-time postdoctoral fellow to strengthen prevention, early intervention, and pathways to care in school-based behavioral health. CSBH works to advance scalable, sustainable, and equitable strategies integrated into K–12 educational settings through research, partnerships with schools, workforce development, training in mental health and substance use, and policy engagement.

The fellow will conduct high-impact translational research at the intersection of psychological science, school behavioral health systems, and prevention and intervention. The role is suited to candidates interested in academic careers. Fellows contribute to the lab’s research productivity, including manuscripts and extramural funding applications, and may pursue independent research and interdisciplinary collaborations across Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. A joint Harvard Medical School appointment may be considered but is not guaranteed.

The fellowship begins in Summer 2027 and is onsite at 125 Nashua Street. The compensation range is $71,750–$81,179, with placement based on experience and organizational guidelines. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and close when the position is filled or on January 29, 2027, whichever comes first.

Requirements

• A recently completed Ph.D. or equivalent in psychology, public health, education, health services, implementation science, or a related discipline; the degree must be conferred by the fellowship start.
• A strong background in qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods.
• Demonstrated experience applying theories, methods, or frameworks to strengthen school-based behavioral health research.
• Commitment to rigorous research and translating evidence into real-world practice and policy.
• Excellent communication skills and a record or strong potential for scientific productivity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mixed-methods research, community-engaged partnerships, or translational science.
• Experience with frameworks or approaches such as CFIR, MTSS, Proctor’s outcomes, or hybrid trial designs.
• Interest in pursuing an academic career.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary projects developing or evaluating evidence-based behavioral health supports, including universal and Tier 2 strategies, measurement-based care, and school-tailored implementation strategies.
• Collaborate with school partners, community stakeholders, policymakers, and research teams to advance scalable and equitable practice and policy solutions supporting student mental health.
• Conduct mixed-methods research, including qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and present research at national conferences.
• Contribute to grant proposals and submit applications for extramural funding for personal research and the lab.
• Pursue independent research and interdisciplinary collaborations across Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
• Participate in mentorship and professional development focused on independent research careers, grant writing, and academic leadership.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits

What This Job Offers

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