OPEN RANK RESEARCH POSITION (3304)

Methodist Rehabilitation Center; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Rehabilitation Center is looking for a full-time researcher for its Center for Neuroscience & Neurological Recovery. This role focuses on neurological recovery following stroke and spinal cord injury within an interdisciplinary team of experts.

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent, have a strong background in clinical research, and possess the potential to secure external funding. Opportunities for collaboration with the University of Mississippi Medical Center are available.

Qualifications

• PhD, PT/PhD, or equivalent terminal degree required.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical/translational research is a must.
• Evidence of securing external funding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop independent and collaborative research programs.
• Conduct research embedded within inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation.
• Work with a team of scientists, physicians, and therapists.

Skills

Clinical/translational research experience

Scholarly productivity

Ability to secure external funding

Education

PhD, PT/PhD, or equivalent terminal degree

Job description

Overview

The Center for Neuroscience & Neurological Recovery at Methodist Rehabilitation is seeking candidates for a full-time, open-rank research position within a human research program focused on neurological recovery after stroke and spinal cord injury. Title commensurate with qualifications and experience. Flexible start date.

Research Areas

• Neurophysiology and mechanisms of recovery
• Clinical movement science
• Brain and spinal cord neuromodulation
• Rehabilitation technologies and robotics
• Translational human neuroscience research

Environment

The position offers opportunities to develop independent and collaborative research programs within an interdisciplinary environment involving scientists, physicians, therapists, and engineers. Research is embedded within inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings and supported by infrastructure for neurophysiology and movement analysis.

Qualifications

• PhD, PT/PhD, or equivalent terminal degree
• Demonstrated scholarly productivity
• Experience in clinical/translational research
• Potential for and/or evidence of securing external funding
• Eligibility to work in the United States

The position is funded by the Wilson Research Foundation, affiliated with Methodist Rehabilitation. Opportunities for academic affiliation with the University of Mississippi Medical Center are also available.

Application Instructions

• Please send the following materials to [e-mail]:
• Curriculum vitae
• Brief statement of research interests and future directions

Learn more: https://methodistrehab.org/why-choose-us/research/