Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the role

The SoundMind Collaboratory and Brain Game Center at Northeastern University seek interdisciplinary post‑doctoral researchers to advance cognitive and brain health across the lifespan. The role involves leading projects, designing experiments, and collaborating with a broad team.

Key responsibilities

• Initiate, execute, and complete research experiments (≈40% of time).
• Prepare and write research papers and conference presentations (≈25%).
• Manage laboratory operations and supervise research staff (≈10%).
• Train graduate and undergraduate assistants (≈10%).
• Engage in professional development, grant writing, and teaching activities (≈15%).

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Psychology, Education, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, or a related field.
• Strong technical expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and project leadership.
• Excellent communication, management, and collaborative skills.

Required skills

• Brain imaging (e.g., MRI, fMRI).
• Electrophysiology.
• Genotyping.
• Brain stimulation techniques (tES, TMS).
• Computational modeling.
• Machine learning.

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience ($60,315‑$85,192 per year).
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness, retirement, and commuting support.
• Opportunities to lead funded projects and develop new research ideas.