Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Center Discovery & Innovation

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Center for Discovery & Innovation

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our research team on an NIH‑funded R01 focused on improving the implementation of evidence‑based interventions in community and clinical settings. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge implementation research aimed at improving mental and behavioral health outcomes for perinatal populations.

The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with Dr. Elissa Faro and a multidisciplinary team of investigators and community partners to design, conduct, and analyze qualitative and mixed‑methods studies that examine implementation processes, contextual influences, and strategies to enhance equitable delivery of evidence‑based care. There will be a strong focus on qualitative data collection (interviews, focus groups, observations) and analysis, and engagement with community, clinical, and research partners to support participatory and partner‑informed implementation approaches.

• Conduct research and laboratory tasks and experiments under direct supervision.
• Collect, analyze and interpret data.
• Create reports from analysis of initial observations and conclusions.
• Present findings to higher level staff.
• Present results in internal and external research forums (scientific conferences, lab meetings, institutional seminars).
• Handle moderately complex issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher‑level staff.
• Participate in grant and manuscript writing, as appropriate.
• Execute other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

• A Ph.D. degree in a scientific discipline.
• Minimum of two peer‑reviewed publications as first author, or two articles in preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to conduct independent research.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Technical laboratory experiment techniques (RT‑PCR, RNA/DNA extraction/preparation, staining, sample embedding, sectioning, etc.).
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

• Experience working in a BSL‑2/BSL‑3 lab facility.

Minimum rate of $61,008.48 annually. HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted rate is a reasonable base pay estimate. Compensation may be determined by experience, education, skills, geographic location, internal equity, budget, and grant funding. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.