Postdoctoral Fellow

Mass General Brigham Incorporated; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Incorporated invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Cognitive-Motor Behavior Lab at Charlestown, MA. The role focuses on clinical and rehabilitation research in MS, with mentorship and hands-on project management across trials.

The fellow will develop independent projects, engage in data analysis, and contribute to dissemination via publications and presentations over a 2+ year timeframe.

Qualifications

• PhD in health or rehabilitation field.
• Clinical training in a health or rehabilitation specialty or aligned expertise.
• Interest in pursuing rehabilitation research in MS.
• Ability to commit to at least 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Mentor-directed research activities across MS projects.
• Develop independent MS rehabilitation project aligned with lab focus.
• Participate in weekly lab meetings and mentorship of students.
• Engage in grant writing, seminars, and NIH pathway activities.
• Analyze data and disseminate findings from trials.

Education

PhD in health or rehabilitation

Clinical training in physical therapy or aligned field

Statistics / biostatistics

Movement analysis systems

Cognitive assessment

First author publications

Written and verbal communication

Collaboration with lab members

Tools

Movement analysis systems

Cognitive assessment tools

Job description

## Postdoctoral FellowApply: Onsite: Charlestown-MA: Full time: Posted Today: RQ4072675Site: The General Hospital CorporationMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.**Job Summary**Postdoctoral Fellow The Cognitive-Motor Behavior Lab at the Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions (Principal Investigator: Dr. Prudence Plummer) is seeking a postdoctoral scholar (40 hours per week) to work on clinical and rehabilitation research in multiple sclerosis (MS). The position is funded by a National MS Society Mentor-Based Postdoctoral Training Grant. The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for aspects of project management across several types of projects, new project design and development, data analysis, and dissemination activities. Initially, the postdoctoral fellow will play a crucial role in managing an ongoing clinical trial of combined pharmacological and rehabilitation interventions in people with MS and other studies investigating mechanisms of fatigue, visual attention during postural control tasks, and intervention-related clinical outcomes under different models of care. Information about the lab and projects can be found here: https://www.mghihp.edu/research/labs-facilities/cognitive-motor-behavior-lab. The Mass General Brigham community is an outstanding environment for training in clinical and rehabilitation research. The successful fellow will receive training in developing scientific concepts and related analytical designs with a focus on rehabilitation clinical trials, mixed, methods, hybrid trials, and implementation science to prepare the postdoctoral fellow to contribute significantly to the field of rehabilitation research in MS.**Qualifications**Principal duties and responsibilities* Mentor-directed research activities (50%) + Dalfampridine combined with physical therapy for improving mobility impairment in people with MS + Sensorimotor mechanisms of fatigue in MS + Visual attention and postural stability during distracted walking + Examination of longitudinal rehabilitation outcome data in people with progressive MS + Identifying barriers to accessing rehabilitation by people with progressive MS + Other lab projects* Postdoctoral fellow directed research activities (30%) + Development of an independent project related to MS rehabilitation and aligned with the focus of the Cognitive-Motor Behavior Lab* Professional development (10%) + Participation in weekly lab meetings + Supervisory responsibility and mentorship of doctoral and masters students + Conference attendance and participation + Attendance at weekly doctoral seminar* Selected courses, training workshops, seminars (10%), may include: + Responsible Conduct of Research + Statistical methods + Implementation Science workshops + Design and conduct of clinical trials + Grant writing courses and workshops + Navigating NIH pathway to independenceEducation, experience, qualifications* PhD in a health or rehabilitation field.* Clinical training in a health or rehabilitation specialty (e.g., physical therapy) or well-aligned expertise without a clinical degree (e.g., kinesiology, human movement science).* Interest in pursuing a career in rehabilitation research in MS.* Ability and willingness to commit to a minimum of 2 years to the postdoctoral fellowship.Skills required* Excellent critical thinking and appraisal skills* Ability to learn quickly with sufficient resources and training, analytical thinker* Strong background in statistics, biostatistics* Experience with movement analysis systems and/or cognitive assessment* First author of one or more peer-reviewed scientific publications or preprint* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Strong problem-solving skills* Ability to collaborate with other lab members and scientists**Additional Job Details (if applicable)**The compensation range for this role is between $$71,750 - $81,179. Candidate experience is thoughtfully considered throughout the recruitment process, and those with significant experience may be considered for compensation above the starting range listed, as consistent with organizational guidelines and internal equityYears of experience 0 $71,750 - $73,544 1 $73,544 - $75,382 2 $75,382 - $77,267 3 $77,267 - $79,199 4+ $79,199 - $81,179**Remote Type**Onsite**Work Location**Two Constitution Wharf**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**Employee Type**Regular**Work Shift**Day (United States of America)**EEO Statement:**1700 The MGH Institute of Health Professions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.