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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 Post-Doctoral Fellow in Rehabilitation Technologies & Outcomes
Research is responsible for the development and execution of
industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated research in wearable
sensors, rehab robotics, neuromodulation, and other assistive and
adaptive technologies to measure or treat physical disability. The
applicant will work in the Max Nader Center for Rehabilitation
Technologies & Outcomes Research, a part of the Center of Bionic
Medicine. Members of the research team include engineers,
neuroscientists, physicians, therapists, and additional staff in the
rehabilitation community. The center\'s overarching goal is to inform
clinical practice through rigorous quantitative research.
The Post-Doc Fellow will contribute to a novel clinical trial
investigating the efficacy and potency of daily acute intermittent
hypoxia combined with transcutaneous electrical spinal stimulation and
skill-based walking practice in individuals with spinal cord injury. The
position is supported by the NIH.
A successful applicant should have a background in biomedical research,
engineering, neuroscience, biomechanics, or a related discipline with
knowledge or interest in physiology, rehabilitation, and
biomedical/clinical principles. Ideal candidates would also have strong
computational and statistical skills. A moderate level of independence
will be expected, including the ability to mentor undergraduate and
graduate students. Previous experience with electrical stimulation
techniques and analyzing physiological sensor-based data (such as from
EMG, ECG, accelerometers, or gyroscopes) is strongly preferred.
The Post Doctoral Fellow 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 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:
- Design, execute, and interpret research pertaining to
neuromodulation and electrical stimulation.
- Assist with development of collaborative projects within and outside
the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and test ideas for new project
development.
- Apply for fellowships and grants for external lab funding and career
development.
- Develop, submit and publish the results of research projects in high
quality journals and present data to public conferences/seminars
when needed.
- Participate weekly lab meetings, journal clubs and seminars.
- Build and maintain a well-organized and accountable journal of own
laboratory protocols, experiments, results and analyses.
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest
of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports directly to the Director of the Max Nader Center for
Rehabilitation Technologies & Outcomes Research (RTO).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
- Doctoral degree (PhD) and relevant research experience in biomedical
engineering, neuroscience, rehabilitation science, or a related
field.
- Less than 2 years of postdoctoral training.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in analytical and statistical skills to execute
appropriate tests and interpret results.
- Ability to work closely with patients, clinicians, research team
members, and professional organizations.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills needed to participate
as a creative member of a growing research team.
- Willingness to network within the organization and to independently
strengthen/develop new external collaborations.
- Ability to make timely plans and to coordinate project completions.
- Experience with electrical stimulation techniques and EMG signal
processing is strongly preferred.
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 wor