美国波士顿学院社会创新中心2025年博士后招聘

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Center for Social Innovation

Boston College

in Chestnut Hill, MA

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $66,000 - $75,813 per year

Posted: 11/02/2025

Category: Social Work

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow -Center for Social Innovation

FTE Range $66,000 - $75,813 based on experience

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will study child mental health in the United

States, focusing on how children, youth, and families experience stress during

periods of transition, such as in the aftermath of severe weather events or

other crises. The fellow will conduct qualitative and quantitative research to

understand risk and protective factors influencing mental health outcomes for

children, as well as the role of family dynamics and support systems during

these challenging times. This includes examining the use of digital technology

and social media, as well as access to essential services such as psychosocial

support, education, healthcare, and community resources for both children and

caregivers.

The research will aim to understand how youth utilize the tools available to them

to support their health and wellbeing during challenging periods of transition,

including formal supports such as mental health care and informal supports like

social networks. It will also identify strategies to strengthen resilience and

promote long-term well-being for children and families, aligning with UNICEF's commitment

to ensure every child grows up in a safe, nurturing environment with access to

mental health and psychosocial support. Findings will inform policy and

advocacy recommendations to advance effective and efficient strategies to

support the health and well-being of children. The ultimate goal is to help

build systems that protect children's mental health during crises, transitions,

and beyond.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will work closely with Boston College's Barry

Family Professor in Social Work, Dr. Christopher P. Salas-Wright, on

qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and dissemination

efforts related to child mental health and how children and families experience

stress during periods of transition. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will also

work with UNICEF USA Senior Director of Research, Evaluation, and Research

Partnerships, Dr. Anne Day Leong, and Dr. Salas-Wright on policy

recommendations, research translation, and other dissemination and local

community, national, and international research impact objectives.

Essential Function:

Conduct qualitative research with children and parents,

including designing interview guides, conducting qualitative interviews, coding

qualitative data, and writing scholarly manuscripts and reports;

Conduct

quantitative research with a focus on children, youth, and families, including

the collection of survey data, data analysis, and writing scholarly manuscripts

and reports;

Collaborate with Dr. Salas-Wright and Dr. Day Leong in dissemination

efforts, including community presentations and the dissemination of reports to

relevant professionals and organizations working with children, youth, and

families;

Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and

stakeholders in the Eastern US (e.g., Boston, DC-area).

At theconclusion of the fellowship, the postdoctoral fellow is expected to deliver a

public policy-relevant report reflecting both qualitative and quantitative

research on the above topics. UNICEF USA will use the research report to inform

its advocacy efforts.

Although the Postdoctoral Research Fellow can maintain a regular business hours schedule most of the time, there will be a need to conduct some work in the evenings or on weekends.

Working conditions for physical demands are limited to the use of the computer,

the use of the telephone, and the ability to travel to community organizations.

Some travel within the United States is required.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in a relevant field such

as social work, public health, or clinical or community psychology required;

clinical

licensure in social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy preferred;

2-3 years of experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research,

including in-depth interviews and focus groups required;

2-3 years of experience

with qualitative and quantitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo, Stata,

Mplus) required; Strong oral and written communication skills in English

required;

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with an array of communities

and stakeholders;

Experience working with children, youth, and families is

preferred; Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team

environment required; Strong organizational and project management skills

required.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

Tuition remission for Employees

Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements

Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Low-Cost Life Insurance

Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans

Paid Holidays Annually

Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.

Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

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