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Position Number: 1611811
Location: Chestnut Hill, MA
Position Type: Health - Healthcare Administration

Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Social Work
Boston College

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,150 full-time undergraduates and 4,420 graduate and professional students. Ranked 31 among national universities, Boston College has 758 full-time and 1,096 FTE faculty, 2,750 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $956 million, and an endowment in excess of $2.2 billion.

Job Description

NIH Postdoctoral Fellow Minimum Stipend: $50,004

The Postdoctoral Fellow will support research with specific attention to disparities facing war-affected, Muslim refugee populations. The fellow will provide data collection and analysis to assess the effectiveness of interventions; and, contribute to the evidence base on the epidemiology of mental health problems and family functioning by publishing on studies.

The postdoctoral fellow reports to Dr. Theresa Betancourt, Principal Investigator of the study.

The Research Program on Children and Adversity (RPCA) is an applied research program dedicated to improving the evidence base on the epidemiology of mental health problems, family functioning, and intervention research to develop and test mental health services for children and families affected by multiple forms of adversity, including infectious disease, poverty, and armed conflict.

With many war-affected populations coming from Islamic societies, there is a call to understand the obstacles faced by and to support the needs of Muslim communities. The current political climate, travel bans, and increase in hostile incidences have contributed to even greater anxiety and stress among Muslim populations resettled in the US. Stressors caused by poverty, limited access to care, and discrimination often exacerbate risks due to war-related trauma exposure.

The RPCA is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to support research with specific attention to disparities facing war-affected, Muslim refugee populations, and other populations on topics such as substance use/abuse, community support, and caregiver-child relationships. The postdoctoral fellow will help measure psychosocial outcomes to assess effectiveness of the Family Strengthening Intervention for Refugees (FSI-R), a 10-module home-visiting intervention focused on skill-building and psychoeducation to reduce mental health disparities. Currently, the FSI-R is being tested for effectiveness through a randomized controlled trial with 300 families in Lewiston, Maine and Springfield, Massachusetts.

Data Management and Data Analysis (65%): Provide implementation science expertise to local team with understanding of hybrid design, cluster randomized controlled trials, and quality improvement approaches to fidelity and supervision.Use statistical analysis to address missing data, conduct multilevel modeling, oversee technology-based data collection and data monitoring, and utilize mixed methodologies to triangulate qualitative and quantitative data. Work alongside Boston-based Program Manager to provide study oversight, conduct assessments, and evaluate program as needed.

Research and Dissemination (35%): Engage in high-level research and analysis, publishing on projects regarding ongoing work related to the Family Strengthening Intervention (FSI-R). Qualitative analysis of participant interviews and process evaluation data. Collaborate on grant writing and publications, and present at conferences.

The Postdoctoral Fellow may work nights and weekends in order to meet project deadlines.

The fellowship is funded for one year, with the option to renew.

Requirements

Coursework/training in psychometrics, hybrid designs, cluster randomized controlled trials, and implementation science is preferred. Previous experience working with minority or refugee populations is also preferred. Doctoral degree, preferably in Public Health, Implementation Science, Social Work, Developmental Psychology, Mental Health, or other related field. Experience with implementation science to include hybrid design, cluster randomized controlled trials, longitudinal studies, and quality improvement approaches to fidelity and supervision that relate to long-term sustainability and scalability. Experience conducting research in culturally diverse contexts, preferably with refugee or immigrant communities. Proficiency in utilizing computer applications including Microsoft Office, STATA, R, MAXQDA, and other applicable quantitative and qualitative data analysis platforms. Expert knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies including mixed-methods. Knowledge of Community Based Participatory Research (CPBR), implementation science, processes related to fidelity monitoring and supervision, and costing analysis. Understanding of the application of technology both for data collection as well as routine symptom monitoring, fidelity monitoring and quality improvement efforts in global mental health and child development. Publication record that demonstrates the candidate's capacity is also desirable.

Closing Statement

Boston College conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.

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Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university that strives to integrate research excellence with a foundational commitment to formative liberal arts education. We encourage applications from candidates who are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university, please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.