Postdoctoral Research Associate - Psychological & Brain Sciences
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington, DC, USA · Danforth, ME, USA
Posted on Aug 16, 2025
Position Summary
This position will primarily support the implementation of a newly funded National Institute of Mental Health R01 grant focused on optimizing a digital chatbot intervention for eating disorders. Additional responsibilities include contributing to other ongoing clinical research on evidence-based digital treatments for eating disorders, providing mentorship to junior team members and staff, and providing support in applying for additional research grants. There is also opportunity to conduct analyses of already-collected data.This position has availability for onsite or remote work.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.
Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):
- Collaborating with the PI to oversee all aspects of the 5-year research grant.
- Collaborating with PI, Co-Is, and Wysa (tech partner) on chatbot program’s suitability for a clinical sample and overseeing engagement with the intervention.
- Overseeing development and deployment of participant recruitment strategy, as well as overseeing participant onboarding and progress through the study.
- Conducting data analyses and write-ups for the study alongside the Data Coordinating Center.
- Mentorship of junior team members, including graduate students and staff.
- Analysis and write-up of papers from already collected-data, involvement in grant proposals, and other duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
Base pay is commensurate with experience.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.Required Qualifications
Education:
Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.
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Required Qualifications:
- PhD in Psychology or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the fields of digital interventions for mental health and/or eating disorders, with publications in these areas.
- Strong organizational skills in the context of large-scale study implementation.
- Ability to work independently and in team settings, including functioning as a team leader and mentor.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
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