Social Development and Wellbeing Lab, Northeastern University
The Social Development and Wellbeing Lab (PI: Alexandra Rodman) at the Northeastern University Department of Psychology and Institute for Cognitive and Brain Health has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position. Learn more about the opportunity at www.socialdevlab.com/prospective-postdocs and apply at NU Careers.
See a brief position description below:
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This postdoctoral position will involve leading independent research, as well as conducting analysis of existing data, which can range broadly from behavioral (e.g., computerized task) to neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI) data from studies examining neurodevelopmental mechanisms of social information processing (e.g., learning, emotion, or motivational processes). Applicants can explore basic characterization of adolescence and/or translational questions related to clinical risk and resilience factors. Though not required, we are particularly interested in applicants who use advanced quantitative methods, including computational modeling, machine learning, and/or analyzing structural and functional neuroimaging data.
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Specific activities may include managing/preprocessing/analyzing behavioral and neuroimaging data, collecting new data (e.g., behavioral task, fMRI, digital phenotyping via mobile phone, wearables), formal supervision and mentoring of lab members at earlier career stages on independent research projects, grant writing, leading independent research and disseminating results via conferences, talks, and first-author manuscripts. Expertise in these skills is not required.
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Applicants should have a PhD degree (or expected by September 1, 2026) in Psychology or a related field (e.g., Neuroscience, Education, Sociology), with an interest in studying adolescent development and/or wellbeing.
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Strong candidates will have a track record of research on psychopathology in children and adolescents and/or interest and expertise in complex social processes, the ability to effectively manage a research team, and experience using advanced quantitative methods, including computational modeling, machine learning, and analyzing structural and functional neuroimaging data.
Candidates must submit a CV and Cover Letter, along with the name and contact information of two referees who have worked with the applicant in a supervisory research role or related position. The Cover Letter should include the applicants’ research interests (i.e., core research questions and projects completed, future directions and how they relate to the current position) and academic/technical training, including current skills and training goals. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to submissions received before February 18th, 2026. We especially encourage those from underrepresented groups in science to apply.
Please contact Dr. Rodman at a.rodman@northeastern.edu if you have further questions.
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Contact: a.rodman@northeastern.edu