Job Summary
Applications are invited for position of Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with Dr. Bridgette Kelleher in the Purdue University Department of Psychological Sciences. Dr. Kelleher’s research uses telehealth-based
methods to assess early development of children at risk for a variety of health outcomes, including autism. The candidate’s primary role will be to support dissemination from the first wave of Dr. Kelleher’s PANDABox
project (Parent Assisted NeuroDevelopmental Assessment). PANDABox is a NIH-funded, open science protocol for remotely collecting laboratory-grade data from children at risk for atypical development via
telehealth. Dr. Kelleher’s team recently used PANDABox to longitudinally track early development of children with neurogenetic syndromes using a variety of methods, including clinical, behavioral, and spectral techniques
(e.g. heart rate defined sustained attention, EEG). Since the start of this project, the PANDABox user base has grown substantially, and the protocol is now being used by a variety of teams at Purdue and beyond, both to
map early developmental phenotypes and as an outcome measure for treatment. Now, Kelleher is seeking to partner with a postdoctoral scholar interested in supervising the dissemination of data from this project.
Job Responsibilities
The postdoctoral scholar will be an expert in clinical assessment, developmental science, biostatistics, and/or implementation science and able to effectively lead and execute manuscript development pipelines. The
postdoctoral scholar will lead dissemination of several major papers from the PANDABox project, including by supporting junior trainees in the coding, writing, and analysis process. The scholar will also support open
access of PANDABox by administratively supporting an open science hub the Kelleher team is developing to support cross-site collaboration across PANDABox sites. The candidate will have sufficient expertise to
independently draft manuscripts and analyze longitudinal data with support from the PI. It is anticipated that 50% of the candidate’s time will be devoting to writing and data analysis, and 50% to project management,
administrative tasks, professional development, lab meetings, and mentoring junior scientists.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in psychological sciences, human development, speech and/or language, neuroscience, biostatistics or
a closely related field
- Commitment to supporting an inclusive and diverse laboratory environment
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and professionalism as a collegial team member
- Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong experience with data management and analysis (experience with longitudinal analyses preferred but not required), including independence with use of SAS, SPSS, and/or R softwar
- Ability to efficiently multi task and meet deadlines
- Skill in taking initiative, assuming responsibility and handling confidential information with discretion
- Valid US or Canadian driver’s license
Additional Information
The position is 40 hours per week with a duration of one years; long-term funding is possible pending additional funding. Application review begins immediately. Salary will follow NIM guidelines. Please submit a
resume and cover letter to be considered for this position. The candidate will join Dr. Kelleher’s Neurodevelopmental Family Lab. This team includes over 30
members, including postdocs, graduate students, undergraduates, and staff who work together to facilitate research that optimizes outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their families. Diversity
and inclusion are central to our lab’s mission, and we encourage applications from candidates who will prioritize facilitating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community. Additional
information about the NDFL is available at nddfamilylab.weebly.com. Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with
disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.