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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11822823 By joining our team,
you\'ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You\'ll work in
a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed
through words and actions. You\'ll contribute to an innovative culture
that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and
compassion. You\'ll play a role in something that\'s never been done
before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients
achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.
Job Description Summary
Our research laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join our
team and contribute to research projects centered around
neuroplasticity, motor control, and rehabilitation in individuals with
neurological deficits like multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury. In
this position, the fellow will work on a variety of projects that
utilize techniques such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS),
electromyography (EMG), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI),
and other techniques. The postdoctoral fellow will work collaboratively
with a diverse team consisting of engineers, therapists, physicians, and
scientists to design, develop, execute, and implement scientific
research.
Please head to the following link to learn more about SRALab research:
https://www.sralab.org/research
To learn more about the Principal Investigator: Milap Sandhu, please
head over to the following link:
https://www.sralab.org/researchers/milap-sandhu-pt-phd
The Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research will consistently demonstrate support
of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core
Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and
showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow
employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the
interest of the institute.
The Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research will demonstrate Shirley Ryan
AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability,
Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and
Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment
to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
Job Description
The Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research will:
- Designs, develops, and executes scientific research pertaining to
neuroplasticity, motor control, neurophysiology, functional
neuroimaging and electrical stimulation in collaboration with a
research team.
- Participates in weekly lab meetings, journal clubs, and seminars.
- Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of
scientific principles and theories to potential inventions and
products.
- Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and
theories.
- Assists with development of collaborative projects within and
outside the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and test ideas for new projects
development.
- Applies for fellowships and grants for external lab funding and
career development.
- Participates in weekly lab meetings, journal clubs and seminars.
- Builds and maintains a well-organized and accountable journal of own
laboratory protocols, experiments, results, and analyses.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports directly to the assigned Principal Investigator
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
- Ph.D. or equivalent in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, motor
control, or a related field.
- Research experience in one or more of the following areas is
preferred: TMS, EMG, MRI imaging or advanced signal processing.
- Experience in human-related experiments, motor control or learning
is preferred.
- Experience with programming languages such as R, MATLAB, Python,
etc.
- Strong wr ting skills demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications.
- General knowledge or interest in rehabilitation and specific
knowledge in biomedical or clinical principles.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills needed to participate
as a creative member of a growing research team.
- Ability to exchange ideas and to work closely with clinicians,
patients, and professional organizations.
- Willingness to network within the Institute and to independently
strengthen/develop new external collaborations.
Working Conditions
- Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or
extreme temperature.
- General laboratory setting with clinical equipment like Biodex,
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator, Robotic devices, exercise
equipment, and treadmills.
- Ability to move equipment and materials as needed.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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