CareerPlan

Associate Research Director

Cambridge, MA, usFull-time2026-11-10 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorship

Core

Oversee research teams and execution of projects in a multi-disciplinary lab studying harmful self-behaviors using epidemiologic surveys, experiments, and clinic-based studies.

Role type

Senior IC research program manager (clinical psychology)

Builds

Research projects, data collection pipelines, and publications for the Nock Lab

Domain

Clinical psychology / Mental health research

Required skills

Program management, research team leadership, grant proposal writing, data analysis, regulatory compliance (IRB), subject recruitment, statistical software (R, Excel)

Preferred skills

PhD in clinical psychology, experience managing complex research projects, scientific writing, conference presentation

Technologies

R, MS Word, MS Excel

Responsibilities

Manage relationships with funders and partners; oversee day-to-day operation of research projects; instruct lab personnel in research methodologies; manage quality assurance and regulatory activities; recruit research subjects; analyze data and write manuscripts; represent the lab at meetings and conferences

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC