Post-Doctoral Research Fellow: Innovate & Publish

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research. The role involves designing and executing scientific research in collaboration with a team, exploring applications of diverse scientific principles to inventions, and contributing to grant-funded projects.

You will publish findings in scientific journals, present at conferences, and participate in weekly lab meetings, journal clubs, and seminars, with emphasis on collaboration with clinicians and external

Qualifications

• Requires the academic knowledge associated with a doctorate degree.
• Typically, 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute scientific research with a team.
• Investigate feasibility of applying scientific principles to inventions.
• Maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art principles.
• Develop collaborative projects within and outside Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and test ideas for new projects.
• Applies for fellowships and grants for external lab funding and career development.
• Participates in weekly lab meetings, journal clubs and seminars.
• Builds and maintains a journal of laboratory protocols, experiments, results and analyses.
• Develops, submits and publishes results of research projects and presents data at conferences.
• Performs all other duties for the best interest of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Skills

Excellent communication in English

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Scientific writing

Education

Doctorate degree

Job description

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research. The role involves designing and executing scientific research in collaboration with a team, exploring applications of diverse scientific principles to inventions, and contributing to grant-funded projects.

You will publish findings in scientific journals, present at conferences, and participate in weekly lab meetings, journal clubs, and seminars, with emphasis on collaboration with clinicians and external