Postdoc Research Fellow

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital's CaRe Lab at the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow funded by NIH. The fellow will manage the randomized controlled trial, design operational systems, supervise staff, and participate in recruitment and delivery of interventions to breast cancer survivors.

The role emphasizes developing research independence, pursuing cross-institutional collaborations, and leveraging mentorship from Dr.

Qualifications

• PhD/ScD or related research degree is required.
• Strong training in mixed methods and evidence-based care preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health or rehabilitation science is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the project manager for the current RCT, designing systems, supervising staff and participating in recruitment and intervention delivery.
• Seek productive relationships with area researchers to build an independent line of research within the lab.
• Develop and implement individualized mentorship and professional development plans with the lab leadership.

Skills

MS Office

Statistical software

Attention to detail

Independent working

Written communication

Cancer population experience

Education

PhD/ScD or related research degree

Tools

Filemaker

RedCap

Statistical package

Job description

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Job Summary

The Cancer Rehabilitation (CaRe) Lab at the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA has an opening for a postdoctoral fellow to work on an NIH-funded randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving breast cancer survivors. The fellow will work closely with the lab director, Kathleen Lyons, ScD, OTR/L and several co-investigators, both within Massachusetts General Hospital and nationally. The research portfolio of the CaRe Lab is focused on ways to reduce disability and maximize functioning and well-being of people living with and/or recovering from cancer. The candidate will be encouraged to a) serve as the project manager for the current RCT, designing systems, supervising staff, and participating in recruitment and intervention delivery as needed and b) seek out productive relationships with area researchers and collaborators in order to build his/her/their own line of research within the lab. The fellow's individualized development plan will guide highly individualized mentorship and professional development support from Dr. Lyons and colleagues.

Qualifications

• PhD, ScD, or other research degree
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials: N/A

Experience

Candidates with PhD and strong training in behavioral health or rehabilitation science are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be motivated and self-directed and have strong training in mixed methods and evidence-based care.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of MS Office applications, reference software and a statistical package
• Willing to learn new software applications (e.g., Filemaker, RedCap)
• Strong attention to detail and regulatory procedures
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Ability to express self well verbally and in writing preferred
• Experience working with cancer populations preferred

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

The compensation range for this role is between $70,000-$71,750. Final compensation will be determined based on years of relevant experience, skills, and internal equity.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand for prolonged periods, and walk; use arms, hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Some travel may be necessary in this position.

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

One Constitution Wharf

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Fixed Term

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

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