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

About the Opportunity

Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts is seeking to hire a postdoctoral research associate with strong research interests and competency in digital health and precision symptom science with a focus on improving cancer care, and an emphasis on the use of electronic patient-reported outcomes, mobile and wearable technologies, remote monitoring, and clinical data to understand associations between 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.

Qualifications: • Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent (e.g., DNSc) and a nursing license or eligibility for one, as well as strong research, analytic, writing, and communication skills. PhD candidates who have an approved dissertation proposal and estimated degree completion date are welcome to apply. • 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 is preferred.

The initial appointment is for a one-year period, with the possibility for renewal.

The postdoctoral research associate will join an interdisciplinary research program using digital health to advance precision symptom science and will be involved in all aspects of the research process. Opportunities will include participating in investigational and/or interventional studies related to digital health and/or symptom science, manuscript writing, grant development, and career development activities (e.g., coursework to advance targeted research skills). Opportunities may also exist for the research associate to contribute to the development and/or evaluation of digitally enabled interventions, and to develop and implement an original study or add a study aim to an existing study.

Additional Information: Interested candidates should apply here with a curriculum vita, cover letter and a research statement. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as they arrive.

Research statement (no longer than 2 pages): Please describe the focus of your research, including the questions you have identified, the funding you have received to support the work (if applicable), the results you have discovered, and the products of these efforts.

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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 https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

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.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 108S Expected Hiring Range: $60,315.00 - $85,192.50 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.