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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
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.
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