Postdoctoral Fellow - Disability & Rehabilitation Research

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance a program at the intersection of physical activity, disability, rehabilitation, and health equity. The fellow will coordinate studies, lead qualitative and mixed-methods analyses, and mentor students while developing toward an independent research career.

Start date January 2027. The position includes collaboration with community partners and clinicians, development of manuscripts and grant

Qualifications

• Knowledge of qualitative and mixed-method research design and analysis.
• Understanding of research ethics and IRB procedures.
• Experience in disability, rehabilitation, or physical activity research.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates day-to-day implementation of research studies, including IRB submissions, participant recruitment, data collection, and meetings with stakeholder and community partners.
• Develops and maintains study protocols, data management systems, and project timelines.
• Ensures studies are conducted ethically, on schedule, and in accordance with approved protocols.
• Co-leads qualitative and mixed-methods data analysis, including codebook development, coder training and reconciliation, and thematic analysis.
• Designs evaluation frameworks, logic models, and outcome measures for community-based physical activity programs for people with disabilities.
• Manages and analyzes survey and feasibility data and prepares reports for research and community partners.
• Leads and co-authors peer-reviewed manuscripts, conference abstracts, and presentations.
• Translates research findings into accessible materials for community partners, clinicians, and participants.
• Contributes to the lab’s visibility in disability and rehabilitation research.

Skills

Qualitative & mixed-methods design

Research ethics & IRB procedures

Disability & rehabilitation research

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Northeastern University in Boston invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance a program at the intersection of physical activity, disability, rehabilitation, and health equity. The fellow will coordinate studies, lead qualitative and mixed-methods analyses, and mentor students while developing toward an independent research career.

Start date January 2027. The position includes collaboration with community partners and clinicians, development of manuscripts and grant