Postdoctoral Research Associate - Digital Health and Precision Symptom Science - Oncology Focus

About the Opportunity Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts is seeking to hire a postdoctoral research associate with strong research interests and competency in digital health and precision symptom science with a focus on improving cancer care, and an emphasis on the use of electronic patient‑reported outcomes, mobile and wearable technologies, remote monitoring, and clinical data to understand associations between symptom experiences, underlying biological mechanisms, and health behaviors in daily life. This is a Northeastern University appointment, with opportunities for collaboration across Northeastern University and Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute. The fellow will be co‑mentored by Mary E. Cooley, PhD, RN, FAAN and Marilyn J. Hammer, PhD, DC, RN, FAAN. Qualifications Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent (e.g., DNSc) and a nursing license or eligibility for one, as well as strong research, analytic, writing, and communication skills. PhD candidates who have an approved dissertation proposal and estimated degree completion date are welcome to apply. Experience in symptom science, oncology, patient‑reported outcomes, digital health, behavioral intervention development, wearable or remote monitoring, predictive analytics, clinical decision support, or implementation science is preferred. The initial appointment is for a one‑year period, with the possibility for renewal. Responsibilities The postdoctoral research associate will join an interdisciplinary research program using digital health to advance precision symptom science and will be involved in all aspects of the research process. Opportunities will include participating in investigational and/or interventional studies related to digital health and/or symptom science, manuscript writing, grant development, and career development activities (e.g., coursework to advance targeted research skills). Opportunities may also exist for the research associate to contribute to the development and/or evaluation of digitally enabled interventions, and to develop and implement an original study or add a study aim to an existing study. Position Type & Additional Information Position Type: Research. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 108S Expected Hiring Range: $60,315.00 - $85,192.50. With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly‑situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Benefits medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement commuting & transportation About Northeastern University Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real‑world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000‑plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind. #J-18808-Ljbffr NU USA Northeastern University