Sent on behalf of Alexandra Rodman
Colleagues,
Please see job description below for a postdoc opening in my lab, the Social Development
and Wellbeing Lab at Northeastern University, Boston, MA. Applications are considered on a
rolling basis with priority given to those submitted by Feb 1 2023. More information can
be found on the lab website:
socialdevlab.com.<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__so…
Please pass along the information to your departments or any interested parties.
Many thanks,
Alexandra Rodman
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About the Opportunity
Apply at the following link:
https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Postdoctoral-R…
The Department of Psychology and Center for Cognitive and Brain Health at Northeastern
University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate or more senior
position. The position is to begin Summer or Fall 2023 for a term of 2-3 years, with
yearly renewals based upon funding and performance.
This position will be based in the Social Development and Wellbeing Lab (launching July
2023), led by Dr. Alexandra Rodman. The Lab and offices will be located in the heart of
Boston, in the state-of-the-art ISEC building, which includes a brand-new neuroimaging
center. Our research examines the social lives of teens, including their social behavior
and experiences, and how they process social information. We also examine how individual
differences in these processes confer risk or resilience to mental health problems. As
part of the Department of Psychology and Center for Cognitive and Brain Health, there is
ample opportunity for collaboration with other faculty and researchers.
Responsibilities:
This postdoctoral position will involve leading independent research, as well as
conducting analysis of existing data, which can range broadly from behavioral (e.g.,
computerized task) to neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI) data from studies examining
neurodevelopmental mechanisms of social information processing (e.g., learning, emotion,
or motivational processes). Applicants can explore basic characterization of adolescence
and/or translational questions related to clinical risk and resilience factors. Though not
required, we are particularly interested in applicants who use advanced quantitative
methods, including computational modeling, machine learning, and/or analyzing structural
and functional neuroimaging data.
Specific activities may include managing/preprocessing/analyzing behavioral and
neuroimaging data, collecting new data (e.g., behavioral task, fMRI, digital phenotyping
via mobile phone, wearables), presenting and disseminating research, formal supervision
and mentoring of lab members at earlier career stages on independent research projects,
grant writing, leading independent research and disseminating results via conferences,
talks, and first-author manuscripts. Expertise in any or all of these skills is not
required.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have a PhD degree (or expected by September 1, 2023) in Psychology or a
related field (e.g., Neuroscience, Education, Sociology), with an interest in studying
adolescent development and/or wellbeing.
Strong candidates will have a track record of research on psychopathology in children and
adolescents and/or interest and expertise in complex social processes, the ability to
effectively manage a research team, and experience using advanced quantitative methods,
including computational modeling, machine learning, and analyzing structural and
functional neuroimaging data.
Candidates can apply online at NU Careers
(
here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__northeastern.w…)55tY9VxZ0elWd4ScSQ&e=>):
They must submit a CV and Cover Letter, along with the name and contact information of two
referees who have worked with the applicant in a supervisory research role or related
position. The Cover Letter should include the applicants’ research interests (i.e., core
research questions and projects completed, future directions and how they relate to the
current position) and academic/technical training, including current skills and training
goals. Please contact Dr. Rodman at
a.rodman@northeastern.edu<mailto:a.rodman@northeastern.edu> if you have further
questions. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to
submissions received before February 1st, 2023. We especially encourage those from
underrepresented groups in science to apply.
Position Type
Research
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and
skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This
includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life,
retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit
www.northeastern.edu/benefits<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u…
for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a
broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates
diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect
that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual
orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.
To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and
inclusion, please see
www.northeastern.edu/diversity<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?…K3LhROobVrMUI-yvJA8&e=>.
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Alexandra M Rodman, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow | Stress and Development Lab<https://sdlab.fas.harvard.edu>
Department of Psychology | Harvard University