Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Quantitative Methods
Mass General Brigham
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.
Job description
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.
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.
Qualifications
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. Study methods will include multilevel modeling, Bayesian approaches, and item response theory, primarily implemented in R. Knowledge of motor learning, child speech and language development, phonetics, or related areas is a plus. 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.
In the cover letter, applicants are encouraged to highlight one manuscript (published or preprint) that exemplifies how their research interests and/or expertise are relevant to the position.
Requirements
- Strong foundation in quantitative methods and/or psychometrics
- PhD (or candidacy) in quantitative or developmental psychology, communication sciences and disorders, rehabilitation science, or a related field with a strong quantitative background
- Experience with statistical software such as R
- Knowledge of multilevel modeling, Bayesian approaches, and item response theory
- Knowledge of motor learning, child speech and language development, phonetics, or related areas is a plus
Benefits
- Mentorship
- Travel funding
- Teaching opportunities
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.