Postdoctoral Research Associate - Psychological & Brain Sciences
- University of Washington
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Full Time
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Psychological & Brain Sciences
University of Washington, United States
about 2 hours ago
Location:
Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Job Type:
FullTime
Position Summary
This position will primarily support the implementation of a newly funded National Institute of Mental Health R01 grant focused on optimizing a digital chatbot intervention for eating disorders. Additional responsibilities include contributing to other ongoing clinical research on evidence-based digital treatments for eating disorders, providing mentorship to junior team members and staff, and providing support in ing for additional research grants. There is also opportunity to conduct analyses of already-collected data.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at postdoc.wustl/prospective-postdocs-2/ .
Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):
Collaborating with the PI to oversee all aspects of the 5-year research grant.
Collaborating with PI, Co-Is, and Wysa (tech partner) on chatbot program's suitability for a clinical sample and overseeing engagement with the intervention.
Overseeing development and deployment of participant recruitment strategy, as well as overseeing participant onboarding and progress through the study.
Conducting data analyses and write-ups for the study alongside the Data Coordinating Center.
Mentorship of junior team members, including graduate students and staff.
Analysis and write-up of papers from already collected-data, involvement in grant proposals, and other duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
Base pay is commensurate with experience.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.
Certifications:
No specific certification is required for this position.
Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
PhD in Psychology or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the fields of digital interventions for mental health and/or eating disorders, with publications in these areas.
Strong organizational skills in the context of large-scale study implementation.
Ability to work independently and in team settings, including functioning as a team leader and mentor.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Skills:
Oral Communications, Statistics, Written Communication
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestionswustl or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at ... and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. our website at hr.wustl/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment - fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to .
University of Washington, United States
about 2 hours ago
Location:
Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Job Type:
FullTime
Position Summary
This position will primarily support the implementation of a newly funded National Institute of Mental Health R01 grant focused on optimizing a digital chatbot intervention for eating disorders. Additional responsibilities include contributing to other ongoing clinical research on evidence-based digital treatments for eating disorders, providing mentorship to junior team members and staff, and providing support in ing for additional research grants. There is also opportunity to conduct analyses of already-collected data.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at postdoc.wustl/prospective-postdocs-2/ .
Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):
Collaborating with the PI to oversee all aspects of the 5-year research grant.
Collaborating with PI, Co-Is, and Wysa (tech partner) on chatbot program's suitability for a clinical sample and overseeing engagement with the intervention.
Overseeing development and deployment of participant recruitment strategy, as well as overseeing participant onboarding and progress through the study.
Conducting data analyses and write-ups for the study alongside the Data Coordinating Center.
Mentorship of junior team members, including graduate students and staff.
Analysis and write-up of papers from already collected-data, involvement in grant proposals, and other duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
Base pay is commensurate with experience.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.
Certifications:
No specific certification is required for this position.
Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
PhD in Psychology or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the fields of digital interventions for mental health and/or eating disorders, with publications in these areas.
Strong organizational skills in the context of large-scale study implementation.
Ability to work independently and in team settings, including functioning as a team leader and mentor.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Skills:
Oral Communications, Statistics, Written Communication
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestionswustl or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at ... and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. our website at hr.wustl/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment - fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to .
Job ID: 489098456
Originally Posted on: 8/12/2025
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