Research Postdoctoral Fellow, INSPIRE Lab

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston is hiring a Research Fellow to study neuromechanics of limb movements in individuals with spinal cord injuries. The position emphasizes conducting rigorous experimental research and collaborating with experts from Harvard Medical School and MIT.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. and experience in neurologic rehabilitation research. Responsibilities include data analysis, patient recruitment for clinical trials, and maintaining research documentation. The position offers a starting salary between $70,000 and $71,500 with onsite work requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and experimental skills are required.
• Neurologic rehabilitation research experience is essential.
• Publication in clinical research is a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the field of physical rehabilitation.
• Collect, record, analyze, and present data.
• Maintain research records and databases.
• Assist with recruiting patients for clinical trials.
• Prepare clinical research protocols for submission to IRB.

Skills

Expertise in clinical and/or neuromechanical assessment of human limb movements

CPR certification

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Confident, articulate, and professional communication skills

Strong expertise in rehabilitation research

Knowledge of clinical research protocols

Careful attention to details

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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 position is available for up to one year, with an option to renew this training provided adequate progress is made and the project funding is continued. 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 the candidate should have
• 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

The expected starting pay range for a Research Fellow is $70,000 - $71,500.

Additional Job Details

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 300 First Avenue
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation 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 [phone].

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