The focus of this role is on cognitive decline and dementia, with an emphasis on: Applying epidemiologic, econometric, and other methods to strengthen causal inference Working with multilevel, longitudinal data and quasi-experimental approaches Exploring gender, racial/ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities The Postdoctoral Research Associate will join an interdisciplinary team - including social epidemiologists, data scientists, and policy researchers - and will be involved in all aspects of the research process, including: Analyzing rich datasets for publications Developing and writing research proposals and publications Participating in academic mentorship of graduate students Presenting and disseminating research findings at professional conferences Accessing career development resources through Northeastern University and the Greater Boston area Coordinating one or more ongoing research projects (as opportunities arise) Initiating independent research projects (as opportunities arise) Participating in project team meetings, seminars, and actively contributing to research progress Qualifications Doctoral degree in epidemiology, social and behavioral sciences, public health, health economics, or a related field Strong communication and writing skills Experience in advanced epidemiologic and/or econometric methods to strengthen causal inference is strongly preferred The initial appointment is for a one-year period, with the possibility for renewal. 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.