Post-Doctoral Research Fellow-Ortho

1100 Endeavor Health Clinical Operations; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Health/Dental/Vision options

Free Parking

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow-Ortho in Skokie, IL to lead biomechanical lab projects and collaborate with clinicians and researchers. The role involves experimental design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

The position requires a Doctorate (MD/PhD preferred) and 2 years of lab experience in biomechanics, with opportunities to contribute to grant writing and publications. Salary follows NIH guidelines and is determined by expertise and experience.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in science/engineering required or MD/PhD preferred.
• 2 years' experience in a professional research laboratory, preferably in clinical biomechanics/ gait analysis.
• Extensive knowledge of biomechanics literature, computational methods, and musculoskeletal modeling.

Responsibilities

• Designs, sets up, and conducts complex experiments related to motion analysis and EMGs.
• Manages and plans laboratory's experimental work with PI and lab director.
• Performs statistical analysis and prepares research outcomes and papers.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Computational methods

Biomechanics literature

Scientific manuscript writing

Education

Doctorate degree in science/engineering

MD or PhD preferred

Tools

3D printing

CAD

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $0.00 - $0.00 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Position: Post-Doc Research Fellow-Ortho
• Location: Skokie, IL
• Compensation: Salary determined by NIH Salary Guidelines ($63,480-$77,076)
• Full Time Hours: Monday-Friday, standard business hours, onsite

A Brief Overview

The Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position will be responsible for biomechanical lab research projects and will work closely with the lab director and interface with other researchers, post-docs, residents and physicians.

What will you do

• Knowledge of Endeavor Health impolicies and procedures that apply to the job's area of responsibility.
• Ongoing growth and development from participation in events such as workshops, in-service programs, and professional meetings.
• Manages, organizes, and plans the laboratory's experimental work in collaboration with the lab director and project principal investigator.
• Designs, sets up, and conducts various complex experiments related to motion analysis, EMGs, and experimental validation.
• Regularly reviews scientific literature.
• Evaluate and recommend applicable techniques and procedures.
• Analyzes and prepares research outcome results and PPTs and peer review papers and abstracts.
• Consult with professional research personnel regarding research design, experimental techniques, instrumentation, and scientific inference from research results.
• Knowledge of 3D printing and CAD is desirable.
• Performs statistical analysis for all the experiments when needed.
• Performs evidence-based analysis.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.
• Participates in grant writing.
• Participates in writing and submission of peer-reviewed manuscripts.

What you will need

• Education: Doctorate Degree in Science and Engineering preferred; MD or PHD required
• Experience: 2 Years’ Experience in a professional research laboratory, preferred in the field of clinical biomechanics, Gait analysis, Musculoskeletal modeling and experimental Design.
• Skills: Extensive knowledge of current medical and biomechanical literature and research findings in related research areas. Excellent familiarity with computational methods and simulation and knowledge of mathematical methods/algorithms used in musculoskeletal systems. Able to develop tools for the analysis and visualization of biomechanical data. Able to solve technical and inter-laboratory problems related to research. Ability to prepare and author scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

About Endeavor Health

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

Company Statement

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