Postdoc Research Fellow

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission as a not-for-profit supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service. We believe high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite applicants to join us.

About the role

The Cancer Rehabilitation (CaRe) Lab at the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA has an opening for a postdoctoral fellow to work on an NIH-funded randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving breast cancer survivors. The fellow will work closely with the lab director, Kathleen Lyons, ScD, OTR/L, and several co-investigators within Massachusetts General Hospital and nationally. The CaRe Lab focuses on reducing disability and maximizing functioning and well-being for people living with or recovering from cancer.

The fellow will:

• Serve as the project manager for the current RCT, designing systems, supervising staff, and participating in recruitment and intervention delivery as needed
• Seek out productive relationships with area researchers and collaborators to build their own line of research within the lab

The fellow’s individualized development plan will guide highly individualized mentorship and professional development support from Dr. Lyons and colleagues.

Requirements

• PhD, ScD, or other research degree (no experience in lieu of degree)
• Strong training in behavioral health or rehabilitation science
• Motivated, self-directed, and experienced in mixed methods and evidence-based care
• Knowledge of MS Office applications, reference software, and a statistical package
• Willingness to learn new software applications (e.g., Filemaker, RedCap)
• Strong attention to detail and regulatory procedures
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with cancer populations preferred

Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office applications, reference software, and statistical packages
• Ability to learn new software (e.g., Filemaker, RedCap)
• Strong organizational and regulatory compliance skills
• Effective independent and collaborative work habits
• Clear verbal and written communication

Pay

The compensation range for this role is $70,000–$71,750. Final compensation will be determined based on years of relevant experience, skills, and internal equity.

Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Fixed-term position
• Day shift
• Hybrid work model

Work Location

One Constitution Wharf, Boston, MA

Physical Requirements

The physical demands include:

• Regularly sitting, standing for prolonged periods, and walking
• Using arms, hands, and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls
• Talking and hearing
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus
• Some travel may be required

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.