Postdoctoral Researcher

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University is seeking a full-time postdoctoral scholar in the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics & Rehabilitation Lab within the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin. The role focuses on designing and evaluating rehabilitation technologies to improve mobility and balance.

The candidate will work with Dr. Ying Fang and collaborators across both institutions on supported projects for one year, with potential renewal.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; thorough knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures; ability to implement research projects.
• Willing to work flexible hours as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and execute research studies, procedures and protocols.
• Assist with IRB protocols, participant recruitment, data collection and analysis, and documentation.
• Prepare conference abstracts and manuscripts.
• Participate in regular meetings with principal investigator and research team.
• Mentor and supervise laboratory personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Laboratory practices

Research execution

Education

Doctorate or terminal degree

Job description

# Hours Per Week 37.5

Position Type Faculty

Job Family Faculty

If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)

If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) 10/31/2027

Position Overview

The Musculoskeletal Biomechanics & Rehabilitation Lab in the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin has an opening for a full-time postdoctoral scholar. The successful candidate will contribute to the design and evaluation of rehabilitation technologies and interventions to improve mobility and balance.

This position is funded for one year, with the possibility of renewal. The postdoctoral scholar will work closely with Dr. Ying Fang and collaborators across Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin. For more information, please contact Dr. Ying Fang at [e-mail] .

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, design and execute research studies, procedures and protocols.
• Assist with IRB protocols, participant recruitment, data collection and analysis, and documentation.
• Prepare conference abstracts and manuscripts.
• Participate in regular meetings with principal investigator and research team.
• Mentor and supervise laboratory personnel.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Earned doctorate (or its foreign equivalent) or appropriate terminal degree.
• Must possess strong communication and analytical skills; thorough knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures; and the ability to implement research projects.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours as necessary.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong background in rehabilitation engineering and biomechanics.
• Experience with human movement analysis, musculoskeletal modeling, or rehabilitation device development and evaluation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, interdisciplinary research team.

Department Biomedical Engineering

Posting Date 10/01/2026

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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