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The Advancing Insight Into Maternal Social Support (AIMSS) project at Meredith College, directed by Co-PIs Dr. Betty-Shannon Prevatt and Dr. Pamela Norcross, and funded by a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health, seeks a full-time researcher to join the project. The project aims to apply quantitative and qualitative research methods to better understand how social support in the prenatal period may protect women from postpartum mood disorders and enhance their early parenting behaviors. This research will contribute to the existing knowledge base by advancing understanding of social support interventions relevant to maternal mental health and early parenting behaviors, revealing targeted points of entry for prevention and intervention programs to alter maternal mood disorder risk, and to promote positive parenting behaviors throughout the postpartum period.

The successful candidate will take a central analytic role and will lead in developing first-authored publications and conference presentations from this work. They are also welcome to pursue their own research questions using the lab’s datasets. The position also offers professional development opportunities. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities are quantitative and qualitative analysis of existing longitudinal data using advanced methods, and preparing manuscripts and presentations for dissemination of results. Additional responsibilities include pipeline documentation, coordinating with collaborators at partner institutions, and participating in the intellectual life of the team, including mentoring undergraduate researchers on analytical and scientific writing techniques. Depending on interest and experience, there may be opportunities to contribute to ongoing data collection and future grant proposals.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in psychology, human development, or a related field.
- Prior publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Demonstrated proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Demonstrated programming proficiency in SPSS, or R, with the ability to write, document, and debug analysis code, alongside a willingness to learn new methods.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work productively both independently and as part of a collaborative, multi-institutional team.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with grant writing
- Experience with National Data Archive data submission process
- Experience with research project management
- Experience developing interventions to integrate research into small colleges or universities

Terms of Appointment:
This is a full-time appointment with comprehensive benefits. The position is funded for two years from August 2027 to July 2029. The PIs will actively support the successful candidate’s applications for fellowships and other external support. The AIMSS lab is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. An on-site work arrangement is preferred.  All work must be performed in the state of NC.

To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and CV with the online application. The cover letter should describe your interest in this position/project and describe your analytical background (including your contribution to any collaborative work). Two letters of recommendation are required, along with at least three professional and academic references. The position will remain open until filled.

Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV