Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Social Development and Wellbeing

About the role

The Department of Psychology and Center for Cognitive and Brain Health at Northeastern University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Social Development and Wellbeing Lab. The appointment begins Summer or Fall 2025 for a 2‑3 year term, focusing on adolescent social behavior, neurodevelopment, and mental health risk/resilience.

Key responsibilities

• Lead independent research projects and manage data analysis across behavioral and neuroimaging modalities.
• Collect new data using behavioral tasks, fMRI, digital phenotyping via mobile phones, and wearable devices.
• Supervise and mentor junior lab members, contribute to grant writing, and disseminate findings through conferences and first‑author manuscripts.

Required profile

• PhD (or expected by Sep 1 2025) in Psychology, Neuroscience, Education, Sociology or related field.
• Track record in adolescent development or psychopathology research and ability to manage a research team.

Required skills

• Advanced quantitative methods such as computational modeling and machine learning.
• Experience analyzing structural and functional neuroimaging data (e.g., fMRI).

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness, retirement, and commuting support.
• Competitive salary range $60,315 – $85,192 per year, with adjustments based on experience and qualifications.