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Research Assistant - Simulation Analyses to Optimize Network Interventions

The SGA will assist with the literature review, data cleaning, statistical analyses, and writing on this project. They will also participate in weekly meetings with the research team.

  • Location:

    Boston

  • Semester:

    Summer 2026

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  • Project Title

    Simulation Analyses to Optimize Network Interventions

  • Faculty / Project Lead

    Cassie McMillan

  • Project Description

    Health behavior interventions introduced into social networks have the potential to efficiently improve population health by benefitting not just intervention recipients, but also those influenced by intervention recipients. However, the complex dynamics of social networks make it hard to predict the types of networks and network interventions where this approach will be most impactful, particularly for adults in midlife whose social networks are understudied. The current project will use simulation analyses based on real-world data from a workplace social network to identify the intervention strategies and network characteristics that yield the most positive, equitable, and cost-effective impact on health behavior outcomes for midlife adults.

  • Qualifications Necessary

    The SGA should have previous training in stochastic actor oriented models (SAOMs), social network analysis, and R statistical software. They should also have experience with Northeastern's High Performance Computing resources.

  • Hours per Week

    20 Hour Position