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🧬 Three Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions in Translational Behavioral Science | Northwestern University 🇺🇸
Institution: Northwestern University – THRIVE Center / Impact Institute
Program: NU-THRIVE Postdoctoral Training Program in Translational Behavioral Science in HIV and Mental Health
Funding: NIMH T32 Training Program
Research Area: Translational Behavioral Science | HIV | Mental Health | Behavioral Health | Intervention Science | Implementation Science
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Northwestern University’s THRIVE Center and Impact Institute are inviting applications for three postdoctoral fellowship positions beginning in Summer/Fall 2027 through the NU-THRIVE NIMH T32 training program.
The program is designed to train the next generation of translational behavioral scientists focused on translating findings from quantitative and qualitative research into efficacious interventions that can be effectively implemented within communities.
🔬 Research & Training Focus
The NU-THRIVE program focuses on developing expertise in translational behavioral science, particularly in:
- HIV
- Mental health
- Behavioral health
- Quantitative research methods
- Qualitative research methods
- Intervention development
- Clinical trials
- Implementation science
- Community-based research
- Translational research
Postdoctoral scholars will work with a primary and secondary mentor selected from the NU-THRIVE faculty mentor list.
🧪 Postdoctoral Research Training
The selected scholars will receive structured training designed to strengthen their research skills and develop independent research programs.
The training includes:
1. Mentored Research
Scholars will conduct research with a primary and secondary mentor and participate in bi-annual intensive training focused on:
- Quantitative methods
- Qualitative methods
- Interventions and trials
- Implementation science
2. Weekly Seminar
A weekly seminar will rotate between:
- Research skills
- Professional development
- Faculty presentations
- Works in progress
3. Structured Writing Support
Scholars will receive dedicated support for developing scientific writing skills through:
- Weekly writing groups
- Bi-annual writing retreats
- Structured writing development activities
🎯 Program Objectives
The NU-THRIVE training curriculum is designed specifically to prepare researchers for careers in translational behavioral science in HIV and mental health.
The program provides training in four major domains, allowing fellows to develop specialized expertise while gaining broad knowledge across the field.
Training emphasizes the translation of research findings into interventions that can be effectively implemented in community settings.
🧠 Research Environment
The THRIVE Center provides an interdisciplinary research environment focused on advancing behavioral science and improving health outcomes.
Postdoctoral fellows will have opportunities to:
- Conduct mentored translational research.
- Develop their own research programs.
- Collaborate with faculty researchers.
- Gain expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
- Develop intervention and implementation research skills.
- Strengthen scientific writing and presentation abilities.
- Build professional networks within behavioral health research.
- Prepare for independent research careers.
👩🔬 Mentorship
Each postdoctoral scholar will work with:
- Primary Faculty Mentor
- Secondary Faculty Mentor
Applicants are expected to identify potential mentor(s) from the NU-THRIVE faculty mentor list as part of their application.
The mentorship structure is designed to support both scientific development and long-term career growth.
🎓 Candidate Profile
The fellowship is intended for researchers pursuing careers in translational behavioral science, particularly in areas related to HIV and/or mental health.
Applicants should demonstrate:
- A strong research background.
- Previous research training.
- Interest in translational behavioral science.
- Clear research interests and career development goals.
- Potential to develop an independent research program.
- Interest in HIV and/or mental health research.
Eligibility
Candidates must have completed their doctoral degree prior to the start of the fellowship.
A clear focus on research related to HIV and/or mental health is required.
📚 Areas of Training
The program provides specialized training across four major domains:
- Quantitative Methods
- Qualitative Methods
- Interventions & Trials
- Implementation Science
Scholars will develop depth in their selected area while gaining exposure to the broader translational behavioral science research landscape.
🌟 What You’ll Gain
The selected postdoctoral fellows will have the opportunity to:
- Develop expertise in translational behavioral science.
- Work with experienced Northwestern University faculty mentors.
- Build an independent research program.
- Gain advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills.
- Develop expertise in intervention and trial research.
- Learn implementation science approaches.
- Strengthen scientific writing skills.
- Participate in intensive research training.
- Develop professional and academic skills.
- Collaborate within an interdisciplinary research environment.
- Prepare for an independent research career in behavioral health and translational science.
📄 How to Apply
Applicants should submit their application through the designated application process.
Application Materials
The application must include:
- 2–3 page cover letter describing:
- Applicant background
- Research program
- Previous training
- Career development goals
- Proposed potential mentor(s) from the NU-THRIVE faculty mentor list
- Current CV
- Three references
- One reference must be the applicant’s doctoral mentor
Reference Letters
Referees should email their recommendation letters directly to:
Pol Galofre Molero
Email: pol.galofremolero@northwestern.edu
📅 Application Timeline
Number of Positions: 3 Postdoctoral Fellowships
Program: NU-THRIVE NIMH T32
Expected Start: Summer/Fall 2027
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
Application Materials: Cover Letter | CV | 3 References
Doctoral Mentor Reference: Required
📩 Questions & Contact
For questions regarding the program:
Michael Newcomb, PhD
THRIVE Center Director
Email: newcomb@northwestern.edu
Program Manager: Pol Galofre Molero
Email: pol.galofremolero@northwestern.edu
📌 Position Details
Institution: Northwestern University
Research Center: THRIVE Center
Institute: Northwestern University Impact Institute
Program: NU-THRIVE Postdoctoral Training Program
Funding: NIMH T32 Training Program
Position: Postdoctoral Fellow / Postdoctoral Scholar
Number of Positions: 3
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Start Date: Summer/Fall 2027
Research Areas: Translational Behavioral Science | HIV | Mental Health | Behavioral Health | Intervention Science | Implementation Science
Training Areas: Quantitative Methods | Qualitative Methods | Interventions & Trials | Implementation Science
Eligibility: Doctoral degree completed before fellowship start
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
Application Materials: 2–3 Page Cover Letter | CV | 3 References
Reference Requirement: One reference must be doctoral mentor
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Postdoctoral Fellowships | Postdoc Jobs | Northwestern University | Behavioral Science | HIV Research | Mental Health Research | Intervention Science | Public Health Research | Chicago Research Jobs | USA Postdoc
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