"Postdoctoral Research Associate"

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Company: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Category: Psychology

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $62,232 - $65,640 annually, consistent with NIH standards and depending on experience and qualifications

Position Summary

The Department of Psychology at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Sexuality, Health, and Gender (SHAG) lab, directed by Dr. Brian Feinstein. The overarching goals of the SHAG lab are: (1) to advance research on the role of stigma-related stress in the development and maintenance of mental and behavioral health problems among LGBTQ+ populations across the lifespan; and (2) to develop and test interventions to improve LGBTQ+ health. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to a NIMH-funded study examining the longitudinal and daily associations among sexual orientation-related rejection, rejection sensitivity, and mental health in a diverse cohort of sexual minority adolescents. In this role, they will support various study activities (e.g., recruitment, retention) and contribute to data analysis and dissemination (e.g., authoring and co-authoring manuscripts consistent with their research interests). They will also be able to gain exposure to and mentorship in grant writing. Individuals with interests in LGBTQ+ adolescent mental health, bisexual/bi+ mental health, and longitudinal/experience-sampling methods are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information about Dr. Feinstein, please visit: https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/academics/faculty/brian-a-feinstein/

For more information about the SHAG lab, please visit: https://www.theshaglab.com/

Start date: Preferably by February or March 2026, but will consider applicants who require a later start date

Term: 1 year with the possibility of a second year pending availability of funding and successful performance in Year 1

Location: On-site preferred; remote will be considered

To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter including:

• A description of your interest in the position and relevant experiences;
• Contact information for 2-3 references (references will only be contacted if you are invited for an interview)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support study activities (e.g., recruitment, retention)
• Analyze data
• Author and co-author manuscripts
• Contribute to grant writing

Conditions of Employment

• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check

Required Education & Experience

• Ph.D. in social/behavioral/health sciences or a related field (e.g., psychology, public health, human development and family studies, social work, sociology)
• Experience conducting social/behavioral/health sciences research

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong work ethic, time management, and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to analyze quantitative data

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting research focused on LGBTQ+ populations
• Advanced quantitative data analysis skills (e.g., longitudinal, experience-sampling)
• Experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

EOE, Including Disability / Vets