Research Scientist, Community Mind-Body

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cambridge is seeking a part-time Research Scientist to specialize in participatory research methods and community mindfulness research. You will lead and implement research protocols, analyze data, and contribute to meaningful mental health interventions. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and possess expertise in mindfulness practices and data analysis, preferably with experience in community settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of postdoctoral research experience.
• Proven expertise in participatory-based research protocols.
• Experience in mindfulness-based interventions in clinical or community settings is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of research protocols.
• Conduct data analysis and interpretation of findings.
• Oversee mixed-methods data collection.

Skills

Participatory research methods

Mindfulness-based interventions

Data analysis software (R, STATA)

Collaboration and communication

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Public Health, or related field

Tools

STATA

R

Job description

Location: Commerce Place
Work Days: 32 hours a week, mainly 9am-5pm, weekends/evenings when needed
Category: Research
Department: MYP RWJF Grant
Job Type: Part-time, 32 hours
Work Shift: Day / Evening
Hours/Week: 32.00
Union Name: Non Union

As a Research Scientist specializing in participatory research methods and community mindfulness research, you will play a critical role in our research efforts aimed at investigating the effect of mindfulness-based interventions on populations with anxiety, mood disorders, substance use disorders, chronic pain, and trauma-related disorders. You will lead the development and implementation of research protocols, data analysis, and interpretation to provide valuable insights into the impact of mind-body practice in diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to conceptualize and design research projects related to mindfulness-based interventions.
• Contribute to thought leadership in conceptual frameworks and implementation methods for mind-body practice for diverse communities.
• Design and lead research studies on mind-body practices for mental and physical health outcomes in primary care and community settings.
• Lead and expand participatory research projects involving patients, clinicians, and community stakeholders.
• Contribute to the refinement and evaluation of behavioral interventions such as mindfulness-based group medical visits.

Data Collection and Management

• Oversee mixed-methods data collection including focus groups, qualitative interviews, and participatory approaches, ensuring high-quality data collection.
• Establish and maintain a robust data management system, including data cleaning and quality control.

Data Analysis and Interpretation

• Perform advanced qualitative and quantitative data analysis using software packages such as STATA, R, or similar.
• Interpret and present research findings through scientific publications, conference presentations, and internal reports.

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary research teams, including neuroscientists, psychologists, clinicians, and community partners.
• Train and mentor junior research staff and students involved in data collection and analysis.

Grant Proposal and Funding Support

• Assist and/or lead in the preparation of grant proposals and funding applications to secure research funding for ongoing and future projects.

Ethical and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all research activities adhere to ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements for human research subjects.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Public Health, Behavioral Medicine, or related field.
• At least 2 years of postdoctoral research experience.
• Proven expertise in designing and conducting participatory-based research protocols. Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., R, STATA).
• Experience in implementing mindfulness-based interventions in clinical or community settings is highly desirable.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals related to participatory and mind-body research.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead research projects.
• Ability to meet criteria for an Instructor or Assistant Professor level appointment at Harvard Medical School.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.