Research Postdoctoral Fellow, INSPIRE Lab

The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation invites applications for a post-doctoral fellowship in the INSPIRE lab. The fellow will study the neuromechanics of whole limb movements in able-bodied and SCI subjects, using electrophysiology and modeling in a highly interdisciplinary team with faculties from Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, MIT, and Spaulding.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in neuroscience, rehabilitation, or engineering, with quantitative

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in their field.
• Neurologic rehabilitation research experience.
• Publication in clinical research.
• Expertise in clinical and/or neuromechanical assessment of human limb movements.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in physical rehabilitation.
• Collect, record, analyze and present data.
• Maintain research records and databases.
• Conduct literature searches.
• Assist with recruiting patients for clinical trials.
• Obtain patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
• Generate graphs and reports using software.
• Prepare reports for publication and presentations.
• Contribute to manuscript writing for journals and conferences.
• Provide administrative support as required.

Skills

Limb movement assessment

Neurological rehab research

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Detail orientation

CPR certification

Clinical research protocols

Publication experience

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree

Job description

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation

Mass 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

At Spaulding, we aim to apply research results and new ideas to patient care as quickly as possible. As the principal teaching hospital of the Harvard Medical School Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, new ideas and a passion for innovation are part of our makeup. This academic affiliation and combined resources allow us to maintain a vigorous research agenda and operate ongoing clinical trials. These and other endeavors enhance Spaulding's treatment programs, with clinical research results that often quickly find their way to the bedside.

The post-doctoral fellowship is within the INSPIRE lab at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. The fellow will actively study the neuromechanics of whole limb movements in able-bodied persons and persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). Our research team examines the enduring effects of novel treatments on the neuromechanics of limb movements after SCI through rigorous experimentation, electrophysiology, and modeling.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: neuroscience, rehabilitation, and/or engineering. Strong quantitative and experimental skills are required. The work will be conducted in a highly interdisciplinary research environment composed of physiologists, clinicians, neuroscientists, and engineers. In addition to our primary research program, there will be several opportunities to interact and collaborate with faculty in the Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, MIT, and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the field of physical rehabilitation
• Collects, record, analyze and present data
• Maintains research records and databases
• Conduct literature searches
• Assists with recruiting patients for clinical trials
• Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
• Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports
• Prepares reports of completed projects for publication in technical journals, presentations at professional meetings/conferences, and for use in further applied or theoretical research activities.
• Participates in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or for presentations
• Performs administrative support duties as required
• Draft grants and portions of grants for submission to federal and private agencies with the assistance of the lab director
• Works under general supervision
• Stay current in area of research interest through review of the relevant literature; educate self about the latest methods and evidence related to physiologic, cardiovascular, and biomedical science
• Prepare clinical research protocols and documents for submission to IRB
• Assists with recruiting participants for clinical trials
• Conduct clinical research following all institution, state, and federal regulations.
• Collect research data from participants
• Obtains participant study data from medical records, physicians, etc.

Lab Specific functions and requirements:

• Under the supervision of Randy Trumbower, PT, PhD
• Post-doctoral role is performed per established guidelines.
• Activities are completed commensurate with technical skills and expertise that were agreed upon at hire.
• Scientific posters, presentations and publications are completed to meet established goals.
• Lab and institutional representation are consistent with laboratory aims and SRN mission.
• Work practices are compliant with funding requirements and regulations.
• Project budget is monitored to meet financial targets.
• Uphold the PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Education/Degree

Required
Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in their field of study.

Experience

Required
Neurologic rehabilitation research
Publication in clinical research

Skills

• Expertise in clinical and/or neuromechanical assessment of human limb movements
• CPR certification
  Required
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Confident, articulate, and professional communication skills
• The ability to efficiently & professionally communicate, in English (oral & written)
• Strong expertise in rehabilitation research
• Knowledge of clinical research protocols
• Careful attention to details

Additional Job Details

$71,750 - $73,544

Remote Type
Onsite

Work Location
300 First Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Employee Type
Regular

Work Shift
Day (United States of Amer