About the Opportunity This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. JOB SUMMARY PINE Lab, under the direction of Dr. Laurel Gabard-Durnam, seeks a postdoctoral fellow to execute research projects within the scope of our Gates Foundation-funded Project SCALE, assessing how we can create and implement low-density and low-cost EEG solutions to measure neurodevelopment and evaluate public health interventions in development. The postdoctoral fellow would have access to multiple large-scale datasets through this project and can ask content questions that fit their career goals and interests using these datasets. This role and PINE Lab are part of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health in the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex at Northeastern University, a community of labs examining brain, mental, and physical health across the lifespan. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Phd in Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, Psychology, or related field; Experience with EEG signal processing and study design; Statistical analysis skills for brain analyses; and Strong communication skills and ability to work both within a team and independently. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES Executing and leading research projects within the scope of the Gates Foundation Project funding (45%); Generating first-author manuscripts in collaboration with team members and Laurel (45%); Mentoring junior lab members and co-supervising undergraduate students working on the projects (5%); and Contributing to HAPPE software as needed to execute the research projects (5%). Position Type Research Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. 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. 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 systemwhich includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwideserves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The universitys 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. Northeasterns 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 sectorsaligned around solving todays highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.
