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"Postdoctoral Fellow in Digital health - Intervention Development"

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Description

To lead the research, design, and evaluation of innovative digital mental health interventions within an AI-driven platform at Dartmouth College. This position will advance the field of digital therapeutics by developing and validating novel approaches to mental health support that combine artificial intelligence with evidence-based interventions. The role presents an opportunity to shape the future of technology-enabled mental health care through vigorous research, user-centered design, and systematic evaluation of digital interventions targeting student well-being. This is a fulltime, funded position for up to 5 years that depends upon the continued availability of funds.

Key Accountabilities:

Intervention Development and Research (40%)

  • Design evidence-based digital interventions for stress, anxiety, and time management
  • Develop theoretical frameworks for generative AI-enabled mental health interventions
  • Create protocols for implementing digital therapeutic components
  • Lead research on intervention effectiveness and mechanism of change
  • Conduct systematic literature reviews to inform intervention development
  • Design and implement user testing protocols
  • Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals
  • Present at academic conferences and professional meetings
  • Contribute to grant proposals and research funding applications

User-Centered Design and Implementation (30%)

  • Lead co-creation sessions with student participants
  • Design and implement user feedback collection systems
  • Analyze user interaction data to inform intervention refinement
  • Develop user engagement strategies
  • Create intervention content guidelines and quality metrics
  • Oversee implementation of user experience improvements
  • Ensure interventions meet accessibility standards
  • Document design decisions and implementation processes
  • Coordinate with technical teams on feature implementation
  • Facilitate focus groups and user interviews

Evaluation and Quality Improvement (20%)

  • Design evaluation frameworks for digital interventions
  • Develop metrics for measuring intervention effectiveness
  • Analyze intervention usage patterns and outcomes
  • Lead iterative improvement processes
  • Conduct mixed-methods evaluation studies
  • Create data collection protocols
  • Supervise data quality assurance processes
  • Prepare evaluation reports and publications
  • Present findings to stakeholders
  • Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives

Research Collaboration and Leadership (10%)

  • Mentor graduate students and research assistants
  • Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members
  • Participate in research team meetings
  • Contribute to research protocol development
  • Support grant writing efforts
  • Assist in supervising research activities
  • Foster collaborations with other researchers
  • Engage with the broader digital health community
  • Support technology transfer initiatives

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Psychology, Digital Health, Public Health, or related field
  • Strong background in intervention development and evaluation
  • Experience with digital health technologies
  • Knowledge of behavioral intervention research methods
  • Publication record in relevant fields
  • Excellent analytical and research skills
  • Strong project management abilities
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with human subjects research
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with AI-enabled mental health interventions
  • Knowledge of user-centered design principles
  • Background in mental health interventions
  • Familiarity with mobile health technologies
  • Experience with mixed-methods research
  • Grant writing experience
  • Knowledge of HIPAA compliance
  • Experience mentoring students
  • Background in academic-industry partnerships
  • Publication record in top-tier venues

Application Instructions

Please apply online using this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/166165

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

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