Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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Job Summary

Postdoctoral Research Fellow for the MGH Center for School Behavioral Health

The Center for School Behavioral Health (CSBH) at Massachusetts General Hospital invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral fellowship focused on strengthening prevention, early intervention, and pathways to care in school-based behavioral health. CSBH’s mission is to transform youth behavioral health by advancing scalable, sustainable, and equitable prevention and early intervention strategies integrated into K-12 educational settings. Our work spans rigorous research, real-world practice partnerships with hundreds of schools, workforce development, mental health and substance use training, and policy engagement to improve student outcomes.

Qualifications

Application Instructions

Please submit the following materials as a single PDF to rschuster@mgh.harvard.edu:

1. Cover letter outlining research interests, relevant experience, and goals for the fellowship.

2. Current CV.

3. Two representative writing samples, preferably peer-reviewed, first-authored, published manuscripts.

4. Contact information for three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled or closes on 1/29/27, whichever is sooner. Salary is competitive with excellent benefits.

Applications materials should be sent to the CSBH Center Director, Dr. Randi Schuster (rschuster@mgh.harvard.edu).

Start date: Summer 2027. Applications must be submitted no later than January 29th, 2027. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position will close on 1/29/27 or once the position is filled, whichever is sooner.

Fellowship Focus & Opportunities

This fellowship will immerse the postdoctoral scholar in high-impact research at the intersection of rigorous psychological science, school behavioral health systems, and prevention/intervention strategies.

The fellowship has a strong emphasis on translational research, and ideal candidates are individuals interested in pursuing an academic career. Fellows are expected to make significant contributions to the research productivity of the lab, including preparation of manuscripts as well as submitting for extramural funding (for their own research and for the lab), and will have opportunities to pursue independent research and interdisciplinary collaborations across Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. The fellow will be considered for a joint Harvard Medical School appointment (appointment is not guaranteed).

Fellows will have the opportunity to:

Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary projects that inform the development and/or evaluation of evidence-based behavioral health supports (e.g., universal and Tier 2 strategies, measurement-based care, implementation strategies tailored to school contexts).

Collaborate with school partners, community stakeholders, policymakers, and research teams to advance scalable, equitable practice and policy solutions that support student mental health.

Engage in mixed-methods research, including qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

Drive dissemination, including preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, presentations at national conferences, and contributions to grant proposals.

Receive mentorship and professional development tailored to independent research career trajectories, including grant writing and academic leadership.

Qualifications:

A recently completed Ph.D. or equivalent in psychology, public health, education, health services, implementation science, or a related discipline (degree conferred by fellowship start).

A strong background in qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods.

Demonstrated experience in applying various theories, methods, or frameworks to strengthen school-based behavioral health research (e.g., CFIR, MTSS, Proctor’s outcomes, hybrid trial designs).

Commitment to rigorous research and translating evidence into real-world practice and policy.

Experience with mixed-methods research, community-engaged partnerships, or translational science is highly desirable.

Excellent communication skills and a record (or strong potential) of scientific productivity.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

The compensation range for this role is between $71,750 - $81,179. Candidate experience is thoughtfully considered throughout the recruitment process, and those with significant experience may be considered for compensation above the starting range listed, as consistent with organizational guidelines and internal equity

Years of experience

0 $71,750 - $73,544

1 $73,544 - $75,382

2 $75,382 - $77,267

3 $77,267 - $79,199

4+ $79,199 - $81,179

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

125 Nashua Street

EEO Statement:

1300 Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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