Research Fellow at Mass General Physicians Organization(MGPO) in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

The Brown Laboratory at the MGH Paralysis Center is seeking an enthusiastic, self-driven research postdoctoral fellow eager to gain expertise and advance their clinical research career in a fast paced and multidisciplinary clinic.Post-doctoral fellow will have the opportunity to be involved in several ongoing clinical research studies relating to reconstructive neurosurgery, including anticipating nerve transfer results using quantitative neurophysiology, novel nerve transfers to restore bladder control, and recovering functionality of denervated muscles using electrical stimulation.


As part of their duties, the Research Fellow will have opportunities to aid in the study design and collaborate on multidisciplinary research projects. The ideal applicant will have a strong interest in clinical and translational science related to peripheral nerve regeneration and recovery of movement. Knowledge of arm and hand anatomy and functional assessments is preferred. Experience with MATlab is ideal but not necessary.


The Paralysis Center at MGH is at the forefront of medical research regarding paralysis reversal. Our research into novel nerve transfers, neurophysiology, stem-cell therapy, neuroprosthetics, robotics and other areas of innovation continue to push the frontier of what's possible. Our center is regarded as a leading authority on treatment for brachial plexus and spinal cord injuries. Studies are primarily focused on our patient population with paralyzing conditions (stroke, spinal cord injury, nerve injuries) and include multimodal quantitative neuroimaging and neurophysiology.)



Key Responsibilities

• Hands on assessment of patients to evaluate the efficacy of neurosurgical interventions


• Lead and assist in the writing of research protocols and academic manuscripts


• Lead and assist in dissemination of research findings through presentations at conferences and for patient and public engagement activities.


• Initiate and assist grant applications for further career development


• Assist in mentoring of research assistants


• Data collection


• Maintaining insight records/IRB amendments

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience




Education/Degree



Required:

• A PhD degree with expertise in any of the following or related fields: neuroscience, rehabilitation science, motor control, human movement, biomedical engineering, or kinesiology.

Experience



Preferred:


Research experience in neuroscience, engineering, kinesiology, motor control, or related fields


Candidates are expected to have considerable experience in the analysis of neurophysiology data, rehabilitation functional assessments, basic programming skills in Python or Matlab, and a solid understanding of inferential statistics.



Skills

• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with research participants with spinal cord injuries

• English language fluency


• Excellent ability to work independently


• Ability to work well within a team

• Excellent attention to detail

Career Opportunities:



This position is ideal for candidates looking to advance their career in academia. Candidate will work in a highly collaborative group interacting with several clinical and neurophysiology leaders across several departments and hospital systems. The post-doctoral fellows are expected to develop new ideas, engage in scholarly activities, and advance their own research interests.



EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged. Apply Now