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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Health Communication, Health Equity, and Mixed Methods Research Northeastern University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Communication Studies
Funding
This is a full-time, two-year postdoctoral research position. The expected hiring range is $59,423.00–$83,934.50, depending on factors including education, experience, location, knowledge, expertise, skills, and internal pay comparisons. Benefit-eligible employees receive medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness and life benefits, retirement benefits, and commuting and transportation benefits.
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United States
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Northeastern University
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About this position
Northeastern University’s Communication for Health Equity Lab, led by Professor Diane Francis, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for a two-year research appointment in Boston, United States.
The lab conducts transdisciplinary research on effective communication practices for health behavior change and health equity. The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to projects that develop and evaluate culturally responsive communication interventions designed to improve health and well-being among populations experiencing health disparities.
The research will examine health communication strategies for underserved populations and may involve mixed methods research, community engagement, qualitative and quantitative methods, population-based surveys, and big data collection and analysis. The role also provides opportunities to explore computational health communication, AI and health messaging, social and digital media, and connections between communication practices and health outcomes.
In addition to conducting research, the associate will help develop research projects, contribute to grant writing and manuscript preparation, support lab management, and supervise graduate and undergraduate students. The position offers a collaborative environment within Northeastern’s R1 research enterprise, where interdisciplinary teams work across fields and sectors to address complex health and social challenges.
Funding details
This is a full-time, two-year postdoctoral research position. The expected hiring range is $59,423.00–$83,934.50, depending on factors including education, experience, location, knowledge, expertise, skills, and internal pay comparisons. Benefit-eligible employees receive medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness and life benefits, retirement benefits, and commuting and transportation benefits.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD, or be earning the degree by the start date, in communication, public health, health promotion, or a related social and behavioral sciences field. Preferred experience includes mixed methods research, population-based surveys, qualitative methods, big data analytics, and formative or evaluation research for health campaigns. Interest or experience in computational health communication, AI and health messaging, social or digital media, and health outcomes is a plus. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including groups underrepresented in health-related research, are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Apply through the Northeastern University Workday careers page by selecting the Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Boston and submitting the requested application materials.
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