Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Quantitative Methods

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is recruiting a postdoctoral research fellow to join a multi-site team analyzing data from three completed clinical trials of motor-based treatment for childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). The project will build an open research repository and examine predictors of treatment response.

The fellow will work with mentored training and have opportunities to present findings at conferences. The position emphasizes advanced quantitative methods, including multilevel modeling,

Qualifications

• PhD (or candidacy) in quantitative psychology, developmental psychology, or related field.
• Strong quantitative background and statistics knowledge.
• Familiarity with motor learning or child speech and language development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating data and building the research repository.
• Conducting statistical analyses for planned aims.
• Disseminating findings through peer‑reviewed publications and conference proceedings.
• Mentorship and collaboration with students or junior researchers may be available.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Psychometrics

Motor learning

Speech-language development

Education

PhD in quantitative psychology or related field

Tools

R

Job description

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Job Summary

We are recruiting a postdoctoral research fellow to join a multi-site research team conducting a pooled analysis of data from three completed clinical trials of motor-based treatment for childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). The project will build an open research repository of treatment data from these studies and examine child-, session-, and target-level predictors of treatment response. The team will also develop an algorithm to support clinicians in applying evidence-based treatment target selection methods in CAS.

Qualifications

This position is contingent on grant funding and the duration of this position is expected to be for 21 months from the start date. Does this position require Patient Care? No. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in quantitative methods and/or psychometrics and a desire to develop further expertise through mentored postdoctoral training. Knowledge of motor learning, child speech and language development, phonetics, or related areas is a plus.

Primary Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating data and building the research repository
• Conducting statistical analyses for the planned aims
• Disseminating findings through peer-reviewed publications and conference proceedings

The fellow will also receive structured mentorship to support their career development, along with travel funding to present this work at conferences. Additional opportunities for teaching or mentoring students in statistical methods may be available for interested applicants.

Study methods will include multilevel modeling, Bayesian approaches, and item response theory, primarily implemented in R. The position is well suited to applicants with a PhD (or candidacy) in quantitative or developmental psychology, communication sciences and disorders, rehabilitation science, or a related field with a strong quantitative background, as well as applicants trained in statistics or research methods who are interested in applied health research.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

The compensation range for this role is between $71,750 - $81,179. Candidate experience is thoughtfully considered throughout the recruitment process, and those with significant experience may be considered for compensation above the starting range listed, as consistent with organizational guidelines and internal equity.

• Years of experience 0 — $71,750 - $73,544
• Years of experience 1 — $73,544 - $75,382
• Years of experience 2 — $75,382 - $77,267
• Years of experience 3 — $77,267 - $79,199
• Years of experience 4+ — $79,199 - $81,179

Remote Type Hybrid Work Location: One Constitution Wharf. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40.

Employee Type: Fixed Term. Work Shift: Day (United States of America).

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