Full-Time

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Posted on 11/23/2025

Northeastern

Northeastern

51-200 employees

Global research university with co-op education

Compensation Overview

$59.4k - $83.9k/yr

Boston, MA, USA

Remote

Category
Biology & Biotech (2)
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Required Skills
Data Science
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Applicants should have a doctoral degree in epidemiology, social and behavioral sciences, public health, health economics, or a related field, as well as strong communication and writing skills.
Responsibilities
  • The postdoctoral research associate will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers (including social epidemiologists, other epidemiologists and data scientists, and policy researchers) and will be involved in all aspects of the research process.
  • Opportunities will include analyzing rich datasets for publications, developing and writing research proposals and publications, participating in academic mentorship of graduate students, dissemination of research findings at professional conferences, and career development resources through Northeastern University and the Greater Boston area.
  • Opportunities may also exist for the research associate to coordinate one or more ongoing research projects and initiate independent research projects.
  • In addition, the postdoctoral research associate will participate in project team meetings and other seminars and will be actively engaged in the progress of research.
  • This position is a fully remote opportunity and there will be no requirement of an on campus presence.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in advanced epidemiologic methods and/or econometric methods to strengthen causal inference is strongly preferred.
  • The focus on investigating social determinants of health with a focus on cognitive decline/dementia and an emphasis on the application of epidemiologic, econometric, and other methods to strengthen causal inference using multilevel, longitudinal data and quasi-experimental approaches, along with exploration of gender, racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities.

Northeastern is a global research university focused on experiential learning and discovery. It combines classroom study with professional work through its extensive cooperative education program, allowing students to alternate between academics, paid internships, research, service, and global study in 100 countries. Its approach links education to real-world problems, supported by collaborations across campuses in Boston, Charlotte, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Toronto, and satellite sites in Burlington and Nahant. The university’s research agenda is use-inspired, addressing health, security, and sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary teams and institutes. Northeastern aims to prepare graduates with practical experience while advancing knowledge to tackle global issues across multiple disciplines.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

New York City, New York

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What believers are saying

  • London campus relocated to larger St. Katharine Docks in 2021.
  • Direct undergraduate admissions to London campus boost global enrollment.
  • Global network integrates liberal arts into experiential learning model.

What critics are saying

  • Marymount Manhattan merger fails within 24 months, diluting Boston resources.
  • Spinout failures at Center for Research Innovation cut revenue in 18 months.
  • Brexit visa changes force London campus contraction in 12 months.

What makes Northeastern unique

  • Northeastern University-London earned UK university title on July 13, 2022.
  • First U.S. institution granted English university status by Office for Students.
  • Merged with New College of the Humanities in February 2019 for liberal arts expansion.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

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