Postdoctoral Research Fellow (northeastern)

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities:
During the postdoctoral appointment, Mechanobiology Postdoctoral Fellows will be mentored by two (or more) members of Northeastern’s  core faculty at the Institute for Mechanobiology (IfM)  in Boston, MA (see https://mechanobiology.northeastern.edu/our-faculty for list of the IfM core faculty). This position has an initial 2-year appointment, renewable for one additional year, contingent upon outstanding accomplishments and successful external funding support. The position will be associated with one of the following specialization areas:

1. Mechanobiology in aging in the musculoskeletal system or the cardiovascular system: this area focuses on the application of mechanobiology technology and discovery to the aging research.
2. Immunomechanobiology: this area covers the study that intersects the research areas of mechanobiology with immunology.
3. Biomaterio-mechanobiology: this area levarages novel biomaterial designs to advance mechanobiology and mechanotherapeutics.
4. Neuromechanobiology: this area focuses on discovering the mechanobiological basis of neurons, neural networks, and the brain in memory, learning, cognitive function in health and neurodegenerative diseases.

5. Oncomechanobiology: this area focuses on mechanobiological basis of development, stem cells, and cancer, with the aim to discover new pathways of intervention in pathological conditions. 

6. Mechanobiology in health: this area focuses on discovering the mechanobiological basis of whole-body functions in health and in diseases.

7. Mechanobiology technology applied to mechanodiagnostics and mechanotherapeutics.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in engineering, science, or health-related fields by the time of appointment. Candidates are not required to have any prior working experienceWe expect postdoctoral fellows to establish and advocate for best practices in scientific reproducibility of all results, and to promote the ethical use of data and algorithms.

The candidate should have the following skills:
• Strong technical, analytical, and quantitative abilities;
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, and the willingness to work with multiple researchers, technical staff, post-docs, and graduate/undergraduate students in an interdisciplinary environment;
• Must be able to exercise judgement and discretion, and to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; and
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills for reaching audiences both in and out of one’s own field

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

85% - Co-develop with faculty members at IfM, collaboratively lead, and participate in and carry out research projects that advance scientific knowledge which solve relevant societal and industrial problems. Participation in these projects will include supervising/mentoring graduate/undergraduate students, scientific programming, data analysis, manuscript preparation, meeting with collaborators, etc.

15% Assist in Securing sufficient and pertinent research funding to supplement finances by preparing research grants applications.

Requirements

Please see the information below for detailed information on the documents necessary for your application.

For the application to be complete it must include 

• a curriculum vitae; 
• a statement of research interests, objectives, and vision; 
• a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging statement that addresses the prompts described below; 
• three reference letters upon request after initial review.

Review of applications will begin immediately until the positions are filled.

Statement prompts

Statement of Research Interests, Objectives, & Vision: Please describe the focus of your research, and the alignment of your research with the theme of Mechanobiology. We encourage you to articulate how your research has the potential to increase fundamental knowledge in this area and how this knowledge can make translational impact and improve society.

Statement of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Please provide a statement of your commitment and/or contribution(s) that describe your past practice, activities, and/or plans to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and the value proposition of belonging in your research and service. Your statement should demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing marginalized communities in your field/community.

Additional Information

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.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

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.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see:  www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

Position Type

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

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.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.