Postdoctoral Fellow in Digital health - Intervention Development

To lead the research, design, and evaluation of innovative digital mental health interventions within an AI-driven platform at Dartmouth College. This position will advance the field of digital therapeutics by developing and validating novel approaches to mental health support that combine artificial intelligence with evidence-based interventions. The role presents an opportunity to shape the future of technology-enabled mental health care through vigorous research, user-centered design, and systematic evaluation of digital interventions targeting student well-being. This is a fulltime, funded position for up to 5 years that depends upon the continued availability of funds.

Key Accountabilities:

Intervention Development and Research (40%)

• Design evidence-based digital interventions for stress, anxiety, and time management
• Develop theoretical frameworks for generative AI-enabled mental health interventions
• Create protocols for implementing digital therapeutic components
• Lead research on intervention effectiveness and mechanism of change
• Conduct systematic literature reviews to inform intervention development
• Design and implement user testing protocols
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals
• Present at academic conferences and professional meetings
• Contribute to grant proposals and research funding applications

User-Centered Design and Implementation (30%)

• Lead co-creation sessions with student participants
• Design and implement user feedback collection systems
• Analyze user interaction data to inform intervention refinement
• Develop user engagement strategies
• Create intervention content guidelines and quality metrics
• Oversee implementation of user experience improvements
• Ensure interventions meet accessibility standards
• Document design decisions and implementation processes
• Coordinate with technical teams on feature implementation
• Facilitate focus groups and user interviews

Evaluation and Quality Improvement (20%)

• Design evaluation frameworks for digital interventions
• Develop metrics for measuring intervention effectiveness
• Analyze intervention usage patterns and outcomes
• Lead iterative improvement processes
• Conduct mixed-methods evaluation studies
• Create data collection protocols
• Supervise data quality assurance processes
• Prepare evaluation reports and publications
• Present findings to stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives

Research Collaboration and Leadership (10%)

• Mentor graduate students and research assistants
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in research team meetings
• Contribute to research protocol development
• Support grant writing efforts
• Assist in supervising research activities
• Foster collaborations with other researchers
• Engage with the broader digital health community
• Support technology transfer initiatives

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Psychology, Digital Health, Public Health, or related field
• Strong background in intervention development and evaluation
• Experience with digital health technologies
• Knowledge of behavioral intervention research methods
• Publication record in relevant fields
• Excellent analytical and research skills
• Strong project management abilities
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with human subjects research
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AI-enabled mental health interventions
• Knowledge of user-centered design principles
• Background in mental health interventions
• Familiarity with moble health technologies
• Experience with mixed-methods research
• Grant writing experience
• Knowledge of HIPPA compliance
• Experience mentoring students
• Background in academic-industry partnerships
• Publication record in top-tier venues

Please apply online using this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/166165