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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
The two-story Margaret & Mark Stephan Legs + Walking Lab spans two
floors in the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (23-24), which are connected by a
therapeutic, practical and graceful flight of stairs. In this Lab
patients, doctors and researchers focus on body-weight support and large
motor and rhythmic limb functions influenced by spinal cord and brain
circuits. Therapeutic intervention makes use of anti-gravity support and
weight-bearing assistive devices, which are used to support patients as
they work on climbing and descending the Lab\'s staircase. Treatments
focus on trunk and pelvis stability, positioning and control of the
hips, knees and ankles, as well as stepping and propulsion.
The Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research will assist in the design,
development, execution, and implementation of scientific research and/or
development in collaboration with a research team.
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 Postdoctoral Fellow will:
- Ensures the design, development, execution and implementation of
scientific research and/or development in collaboration with a
research team.
- 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 weekly lab meetings, journal clubs and seminars.
- Builds and maintains a well-organized and accountable journal of own
laboratory protocols, experiments, results and analyses.
- Develops, submits and publishes results of research projects
scientific journals and presents data to public conferences/seminars
when needed.
- Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest
of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports directly to the assigned Principal Investigator.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
- Requires the academic knowledge associated with a doctorate degree.
- Less than 4 years of postdoctoral training.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- General knowledge or interest in rehabilitation and specific
knowledge in biomedical or clinical principles.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills needed to participate
as a cr ative 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.
- Ability to timely plan and to coordinate project completions.
Working Conditions
- Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or
extreme temperature.
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
ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.