Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Bioethics.net; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Health Technology Performance Lab (HTP Lab) in the Department of Neurosurgery is hiring a full‑time postdoctoral researcher to study the ethical, clinical, legal, and health‑system challenges around genetic testing for substance use disorders in clinical care. The role offers opportunities to lead publications, present at conferences, and receive mentoring on grant writing.

The position is part of an interdisciplinary team led by Gabriel Lázaro‑Muñoz, PhD, JD, Amanda

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or LD required; genetics, health sciences, social sciences, psychology, public health, neuroscience, or related field preferred.
• Strong track record in human subjects research including IRB/regulatory documentation.
• Experience building recruitment and data collection pipelines for qualitative and quantitative data.
• Experience analyzing and reporting mixed-methods results; qualitative and quantitative data.
• Experience preparing manuscripts for publication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee study operations and coordinate activities between the lab and collaborators.
• Develop SOPs and quality assurance systems for the study.
• Create study templates, manage databases, and develop training materials.
• Train and mentor entry-level staff ensuring SOP adherence.
• Manage day-to-day activities with PIs, schedule interviews, and coordinate team meetings.
• Develop project timelines, recruitment benchmarks, and workflows.
• Lead data collection (interviews, surveys, chart reviews) and quality checks.
• Lead instrument development for interviews and surveys.
• Lead data analysis using Dedoose, Excel, R and other tools.
• Assist with or lead manuscript and presentation preparation.
• Prepare IRB protocol submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols and policies; report progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Mentoring others

Training staff

Project coordination

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD/MD/LD)

Tools

REDCap

EPIC

Dedoose

R

Excel

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (ELSI)

Please submit your CV, cover letter, and 2 writing samples to [e-mail]. Priority Deadline: July 15, 2026.

The Health Technology Performance Lab (HTP Lab) in the Department of Neurosurgery at Mass General Brigham is hiring a full‑time postdoctoral researcher to help execute an NIH‑funded study examining the ethical, clinical, legal, and healthcare systems challenges and potential solutions associated with the use of genetic tests for substance use disorders in clinical care (R01DA062848). The postdoctoral researcher will be part of an interdisciplinary team of researchers led by Gabriel Lázaro‑Muñoz, PhD, JD, Amanda Merner, PhD, and Theresa Williamson, MD, MPH. The role offers opportunities to lead publications, present research at conferences, and receive mentoring on grant writing.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership, Training, and Program Development

• Oversee study operations and assist with coordinating all study activities between the lab and external collaborators.
• Assist with development of standard operating procedures and quality assurance systems for the study.
• Contribute to creation of study templates, database management, and training materials for new study staff.
• Assist with training and mentoring entry‑level CRCs and study interns, ensuring adherence to the lab’s standard operating procedures and best practices.

Study Coordination and Execution

• Work with study PIs to manage day‑to‑day study activities, including recruitment, coordination and scheduling of study interviews, and coordination of team meetings.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, recruitment benchmarks, and operational workflows.
• Lead data collection (semi‑structured interviews, surveys, chart reviews) and quality control checks using REDCap, EPIC, and other programs.
• Assist with/lead instrument development for semi‑structured interviews and experimental surveys.
• Lead data analysis (qualitative interview data and quantitative survey data) using Dedoose, Excel, R, and other programs.
• Assist with/lead preparation of manuscripts and presentations to disseminate study findings.

Regulatory and Compliance

• Prepare and maintain Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols, Human Subjects and Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and institutional policies.
• Prepare progress reports for key stakeholders and funders.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, LD) required; genetics, health sciences, social sciences, psychology, public health, neuroscience, or related field preferred.
• Strong track record of executing human subjects research including direct experience with IRB/regulatory documentation.
• Experience with building recruitment and data collection pipelines to execute both qualitative and quantitative data collection.
• Experience analyzing and reporting findings from mixed‑methods studies, including qualitative data analysis and quantitative data analysis.
• Experience preparing manuscripts for publication.
• Strong interest in neuroethics, bioethics, health policy, economics, genomics, and/or related areas.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to oversee and train others effectively.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in accepting work assignments with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks, understand processes, and resolve issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple investigators and teams.