Global Mental Health Implementation Fellow

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University in Boston invites applications for a Research Fellow in Global Mental Health Implementation Science. The postdoctoral role supports studies applying digital technologies and task-sharing to scale proven psychosocial interventions.

The successful candidate will lead study protocols, implement procedures, and engage stakeholders to ensure project success, with opportunities to apply for fellowships and publish results.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree and strong background in research design and data analysis.
• Experience conducting fieldwork with communities and stakeholders.
• Ability to travel internationally for fieldwork; work across U.S. and globally.
• Knowledge of mental health interventions in low-resource settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an independent research project aligned with the lab’s goals.
• Oversee study procedures, IRB approvals, data analyses, and dissemination.
• Collaborate with HMS and project sites; engage stakeholders and travel as needed.
• Mentor lab members and contribute to grant writing and teaching activities.

Skills

Research design

Data analysis

Fieldwork experience

Community engagement

International travel

Mental health knowledge

Education

Doctoral degree in relevant field

Job description

Harvard University in Boston invites applications for a Research Fellow in Global Mental Health Implementation Science. The postdoctoral role supports studies applying digital technologies and task-sharing to scale proven psychosocial interventions.

The successful candidate will lead study protocols, implement procedures, and engage stakeholders to ensure project success, with opportunities to apply for fellowships and publish results.