Qureos Mentor

Northeastern University

<div>About the Opportunity
The Speech Motor Impairment and Learning (SMILe) Lab at Northeastern University, directed by Dr. Kristen Allison, seeks a motivated and highly capable individual to serve as a full-time research coordinator. This position is a minimum of a one-year commitment, with reappointment possible based on performance and funding. The mission of the SMILe Lab&rsquo;s research is to improve assessment and treatment of motor speech disorders in children. The research coordinator will work directly with Dr. Allison to oversee execution of various research tasks as part of a new multi-site research study focused on validation of a clinical tool for improving diagnosis of pediatric motor speech disorders. Research tasks include: recruitment and scheduling of participants, developing documentation of research protocols, running data collection sessions in the lab and at off-campus sites (e.g., preschools, homes), data management and database maintenance, assisting with analysis of speech data, managing workflow in the lab, and coordination with other project sites. The project coordinator will have opportunities to work with undergraduate and graduate students in the lab, and to collaborate on publications and presentations.
Qualifications
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in communication sciences and disorders, psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, or a related field is required. A Master&rsquo;s degree (MA/MS) is desirable but not required.
</li><li>Experience with human subjects research is preferred.
</li><li>Strong computer and organizational skills are essential. High attention to details, excellent interpersonal skills, and a capacity to work independently &amp; with others in a complex, demanding, and exciting research environment are necessary.
</li><li>Must enjoy interacting with young children and be comfortable communicating with families.
</li><li>Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume
</li></ul>Position Type
Research
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
<div><div><div><div>Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness &amp; life, retirement- as well as commuting &amp; transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
</div></div></div></div>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.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
106S
Expected Hiring Range:
$47,890.00 - $65,848.75
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.</div>

Research Coordinator

<div>About the Opportunity
About the Center for Health Policy and Law:
The Center for Health Policy and Law (CHPL), &ldquo;The Center&rdquo; promotes innovative solutions to public health challenges at home and around the globe. The Center advances law and policy reforms to strengthen population health, reduce health disparities, nourish public health programs, and enhance access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. Housed in the School of Law and firmly rooted in Northeastern University&rsquo;s nine academic colleges and international network of campuses, the Center brings together Northeastern faculty, students, and experts across disciplines to share knowledge; conduct and disseminate research; and influence the formulation and implementation of health policy and law.
Position Summary:
CHPL is seeking a Program Director to oversee projects and deliverables within the Advancing Public Health &amp; Health Equity in the Courts program, as well as CHPL's broader initiatives. The Program Director position require distinct levels of experience, aligning with their respective responsibilities and strategic involvement within CHPL. The Program Director will play a strategic role in guiding initiatives and projects.
The Program Director must have a strong understanding of public health legal and policy issues, excellent legal research and writing skills, commit to demonstrating and deepening that expertise, and contribute to research and writing on topics related to health policy and health law. Additionally, the Program Director must be able to facilitate meetings, organize events, present at conferences, work with external partners, supervise law students and be adept at project management. Ideally, the Program Director should have experience in brief writing.
We are looking for an attorney who wants to be part of a team that has a passion for health policy and law. This position will be lead staff for the Advancing Public Health &amp; Health Equity in the Courts project, which includes maintaining communications, documentations, monitoring budgets and grants.
The Program Director will lead efforts identifying cases of significance for public health and/or health equity critical cases and connecting public health and health equity advocates and workers with law firms, lawyers, and scientists to facilitate the filing of amicus briefs in such cases.
The Program Director will also bring together lawyers, community groups, and health experts so that litigators can more effectively represent the views of public health scientists, workers, and advocates for health and equity. The Program Director will lead the hiring and supervision of a part time program coordinator.
The Program Director will lead the Gorge Consortium, a group of public health academics and attorneys to facilitate the filing of amicus briefs in cases with significant implications for public health and health equity. The Program Director will also help to research, organize, and write some amicus briefs, and will form and lead an Advisory Committee consisting of members of the Consortium, community organizations, and public health experts.
This position is grant-funded for 24 months with the possibility of extension based on funding and at the discretion of CHPL.
Here are the programs and initiatives that the Program Director will oversee and/or support:
Advancing Public Health &amp; Health Equity in the Court
Building on the work of the Act for Public Health partnership, the Center will implement parts of the Action Plan to create a new strategy to secure public health in the courts. The Center will coordinate and facilitate filing of amicus briefs on behalf of public health and health equity, leverage the resources of a consortium of public health law scholars to support public health and equity in the courts, connect experts and advocates with lawyers and legal scholars, and inform public health and health equity advocates about crucial litigation developments.
Center for Health Policy and Law (CHPL)
The Program Director will assist CHPL as needed, including in events, budgeting, grant proposals and building coalitions and partnerships. The Program Director will work in collaboration with other members of CHPL, NUSL and partner organizations.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
<ul><li>JD and at least 3 years of relevant work experience (e.g. higher education, nonprofit, government),
</li><li>Extensive knowledge of public health law and health policy.
</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and a proven ability to work with a diverse group of students, staff, and faculty.
</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in a range of legal research methodologies and knowledge of legal databases, as well as experience and expertise in legal analysis.
</li><li>Experience in writing legal documents, including amicus briefs
</li><li>Strong attention to detail and proven ability to successfully plan, execute, and monitor complex projects with multiple stakeholders and deliverables.
</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, this includes the ability to facilitate meetings, conduct presentations and draft reports and legal arguments.
</li><li>A demonstrated ability to analyze and advocate for health policy changes based on research findings and legal analysis.
</li><li>Must be self-directed, able to make independent decisions. 
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>MPH or expertise in health law (a plus).
</li><li>At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
</li><li>Experience with maintaining websites.
</li></ul>Key Responsibilities &amp; Accountabilities:
Strategic Leadership and Supervision (20%)
<ul><li>Develop and implement legal strategies and arguments to advance the goals of current programs and initiatives
</li><li>Shape and execute the strategic direction of current goals and initiatives, including fundraising efforts, with an emphasis on strategic partnerships and collaborations.
</li><li>Serve as a mentor and supervisor for student interns and research assistants, fostering their growth and development within the organization.
</li><li>Supervise the program coordinator once hired
</li></ul>Operational Leadership and Supervision (20%)
<ul><li>Contribute to the development and implementation of legal strategies and arguments to support the achievement of current programs and initiatives.
</li><li>Collaborate in executing the operational aspects of current goals and initiatives.
</li><li>Identify and develop fundraising efforts
</li><li>Play a pivotal role in mentoring and supervising student interns and research assistants, facilitating their growth and development within the organization. 
</li></ul>Advancing Public Health &amp; Health Equity in the Courts and CHPL (60%)
<ul><li>Oversee Advancing Public Health &amp; Health Equity in the Courts and all its related components, acting as the primary point of contact and liaison with the George Consortium.
</li><li>Strategically shape and direct content creation for the website and maintain a presence across social media platforms.
</li><li>Engage with members of the private bar to enlist their willingness to help write and produce amicus briefs
</li><li>Help to identify cases for which amicus briefs will be filed
</li><li>Connect public health experts and advocates with public health legal scholars and members of the private bar.
</li><li>Oversee the drafting and dissemination of a monthly newsletter informing the public health community about cases of public health significance.
</li><li>Oversight of relevant listservs, ensuring communications and outreach for the George Consortium;
</li><li>Oversee the George Consortium subcommittee work and activities, including coordinating meeting scheduling, crafting agendas, and addressing staffing needs.
</li><li>In collaboration with CHPL and the George Consortium, identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration and/or funding.
</li><li>Provide visionary leadership in steering and leading George Consortium mobilization efforts.
</li></ul>Documents to Submit:
Please upload one PDF document that includes your CV/Resume, cover letter and at least 3 references.
Position Type
Research
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
<div><div><div><div>Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness &amp; life, retirement- as well as commuting &amp; transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
</div></div></div></div>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.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
110S
Expected Hiring Range:
$75,210.00 - $106,230.00
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.</div>

Program Director, Advancing Public Health & Health Equity in the Courts

<div>About the Opportunity
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher motivated to advance knowledge at the intersection of sensorimotor neuroscience, biomechanics, rehabilitation, and robotics, with direct applications to human health and performance. The postdoc will join a collaborative team led by Dr. C.J. Hasson (Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences) and Dr. Peter Whitney (Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering) at Northeastern University, who are both core members of the Institute for Experiential Robotics. They will also have an opportunity to collaborate with Prof. Robert Riener at ETH Z&uuml;rich, a leader in Rehabilitation Robotics. Projects span human subjects research, computational modeling, and robotic technologies. This position is ideal for candidates eager to pursue rigorous, collaborative research with the potential to make a lasting impact on both science and clinical practice.
Responsibilities
&middot; Lead recruitment, experimental data collection, and data analysis for human subjects research.
&middot; Develop and apply computational models and algorithms to support robotic augmentation studies.
&middot; Contribute to manuscript preparation and dissemination of findings at conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.
&middot; Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams across Northeastern and ETH Z&uuml;rich.
&middot; Provide mentorship for graduate and undergraduate students.
&middot; Assist in grant preparation and lab management activities as needed.
Required Qualifications
&middot; Ph.D. in neuroscience, biomedical/mechanical engineering, kinesiology, robotics, rehabilitation science, or a related field.
&middot; Demonstrated experience in human subjects research.
&middot; Proficiency in signal processing and data analysis for human movement or physiological data.
&middot; Strong programming skills in MATLAB and C++.
&middot; Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a record of scientific publications.
Preferred Qualifications
&middot; Experience with computational modeling of movement or motor control.
&middot; Experience in Linux-based environments.
&middot; Experience mentoring students and contributing to grant proposals.
&middot; Some experience in fabrication (e.g., 3D printing).
Position Type
Research
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
<div><div><div><div>Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness &amp; life, retirement- as well as commuting &amp; transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
</div></div></div></div>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.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
108S
Expected Hiring Range:
$59,425.00 - $83,935.00
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.</div>

Postdoctoral Fellow - Neuromotor Systems and Rehabilitation Robotics

<div>About the Opportunity
A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in Dr. Gothe&rsquo;s research lab at the Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Science and Center for Cognitive and Brain Health at Northeastern University. Applicants are invited to apply for a position to work on research projects focusing on the role of physical activity, specifically yoga, on physical and mental health. The anticipated start of this position is Summer 2025, with yearly renewals based upon funding and performance.
This position will be based in the Exercise Psychology Lab and will report to lab Director Dr. Neha P. Gothe. The position involves working on multiple projects in an active research laboratory. The candidate will work with an interdisciplinary research team. The candidate will work closely with Dr. Gothe and her collaborators on analysis of an ongoing randomized controlled trial examining yoga, aerobic and stretching-toning exercise effects on neurocognition among older adults. Other projects in the lab examine the role of yoga and mindfulness in promoting physical, mental and cognitive wellbeing among healthy adults as well as clinical populations such as persons with type 2 diabetes and cancer survivors. The Lab and offices are located in the heart of Boston, in the new, state-of-the-art ISEC building, which includes a neuroimaging center.
Responsibilities:
This postdoctoral position will involve participating in existing studies, leading independent research, as well as conducting analysis of existing data, which can range broadly from psychosocial questionnaires (e.g. standardized surveys about health, quality of life, etc.), to behavioral measures (e.g., computerized cognitive tasks) to neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI) data from studies examining exercise and yoga effects on cognition.
Specific activities may include managing/preprocessing/analyzing behavioral and neuroimaging data, collecting new data (e.g., behavioral cognitive tasks, fMRI/MRI analyses, wearables such as Actigraph data analyses), formal supervision and mentoring of lab members at earlier career stages on independent research projects, grant writing, leading independent research and disseminating results via conferences, talks, and first-author manuscripts. Experience in some of these methodologies is required.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have a PhD degree (or PhD candidates in the final year of their thesis work) in Psychology, Biostatistics, Exercise Science or a related field (e.g., Public Health).
Strong candidates will have a track record of research involving young, middle aged and/or older adults and an interest in the effects of exercise on cognition, experience with behavioral or neurocognitive data, the ability to effectively manage a research team, and experience in quantitative methods and analyzing structural and functional neuroimaging data. Applicants should be highly motivated and creative, have excellent oral and written communication skills, and demonstrated research productivity. Proficiency in statistical software (R, SPSS, or other) is required.
Position Type
Research
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
<div><div><div><div>Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness &amp; life, retirement- as well as commuting &amp; transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
</div></div></div></div>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.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
108S
Expected Hiring Range:
$59,425.00 - $83,935.00
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.</div>

Job Posting Title Postdoctoral Research Associate - Physical Therapy

<div>About the Opportunity
The Bouv&eacute; College of Health Sciences is currently seeking a Faculty HR Associate to join their team!
The Faculty HR Associate manages faculty affairs transactions including, but not limited to the following: job requisitions; visiting appointments (paid and unpaid); personnel transactions such as terminations and job changes; part-time faculty payment processing; and processing faculty compensation payments and stipends. The HR Associate supports the Manager of Faculty HR Administration on all of these transactions and other faculty needs. The HR Associate also works with new faculty hires to complete the I-9 process. The HR Associate will assist in maintaining the college&rsquo;s personnel files and databases. The HR Associate will monitor visa and funding expirations, facilitate employment/visa extensions and terminations, and faculty contracts, as appropriate. This individual will respond to faculty inquiries in their portfolio, which requires a comprehensive knowledge of HR policies and procedures. The HR Associate works in partnership with the college, Office of Global Services, and Office of General Counsel to process visas for faculty and part-time lecturers. The HR Associate will work with the team to oversee an efficient intake of materials and coordinate H1B, J1, STEM-OPT, Permanent Resident, and other applications as required.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of human resources policies/procedures, programs, and related employment laws. Ability to think critically and quickly grasp/apply new concepts. Ability to plan or organize work. Interpersonal skills to relate well to all kinds of people; communicate information clearly with the appropriate level of detail; build and maintain relationships; and use diplomacy and tact to comfortably defuse tense situations. High level of proficiency in MS Office applications [Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word] and ability to use core HR platforms. Knowledge and skills typically obtained through a related bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least 1 to 3 years of service, preferably in higher education. Experience with Workday and Smartsheets is preferred.
Position Type
Human Resources
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
<div><div><div><div>Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness &amp; life, retirement- as well as commuting &amp; transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
</div></div></div></div>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.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
108S
Expected Hiring Range:
$59,425.00 - $83,935.00
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.</div>

Faculty HR Associate